Ferry-Morse Swiss Chard Seeds - Fordhook Giant Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun/partial shade
- 7-10 days to germination
- 60 days to maturity
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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is an old-time favorite a perfect container variety! These Swiss chard seeds will grow into a vigorous plant with a long growing season. An excellent substitute for spinach, it's packed with vitamins and minerals. This hearty vegetable is an excellent source of iron, vitamins A and C and calcium. With each serving providing essential nutrients, it's an ideal way to support a well-rounded diet. This superfood is a great way to add vital nutrients to your diet. Fordhook Giant Organic Seeds provide vitamins A, C and calcium, each serving containing a good source of iron. Plus, it's rich in other vitamins and minerals, making it a great alternative to spinach.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: Safe for Bees
- Grows Best In: Full Sun/Partial Shade
- Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
- Days to Maturity: 60 Days
- Best Container Size: 12"
- Growing Height: 12-24"
- Water Needs: Average (1-2 in/week)
- Botanical Name: Beta Vulgaris Subsp. Cicla
- Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 125
- Flavor: Mild and Earthy Taste
- Preparation Ideas: Swiss chard leaves can be used in place of spinach in salads, stir fried or sauteed while the stalks can be creamed
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Pelleted Seed Count: 25-40
- Fill Weight: 0.9 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Tolerance: Drought Tolerant/Heat Tolerant/Humidity Tolerant
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Planting Depth: 0.75"
- Seed Spacing: Sow your Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard seeds roughly 6" apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 18" apart
When plants are 7" tall, cut outer leaves at soil level with a sharp knife. Harvest will continue all season if inside leaves are permitted to grow.
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