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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: spring sowing is preferred

Native to: Asia, Europe

Native

Introduced

Beta vulgaris 'Fordhook Giant'Beta vulgaris

'Fordhook Giant'

Fordhook Swiss Chard

In Stock: 1.569 lb (Total:1.569lb)

Beta vulgaris cicla Fordhook Giant

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Details

Germination:

85%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

31,482

Quantity:

1.57 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1829093

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: spring sowing is preferred

Native to: Asia, Europe

Native

Introduced

Introducing Beta vulgaris 'Fordhook Giant', an heirloom Swiss chard that stands out with its robust growth and adaptability. Known for its large, savoyed dark green leaves and broad white stems, this chard variety offers not just beauty but also a bountiful harvest. With a slightly bitter, earthy flavor akin to spinach, 'Fordhook Giant' is a versatile addition to any culinary dish—perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, or as a cooked green.

Highly regarded for its high yield, 'Fordhook Giant' ensures a continuous supply of fresh greens from baby leaves to mature foliage. It thrives in various climates due to its moderate cold and heat tolerance, ensuring productivity even in challenging weather. Ideal for direct sowing in early spring or starting indoors for an earlier harvest, this chard prefers well-drained, organically rich soil and consistent watering, especially during dry spells.

Enjoy nutritious, home-grown greens packed with vitamins A, C, K, iron, and folate. Introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1924, this variety is easy to grow and maintain, making it a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, delicious, and nutritious crop.