Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard

Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds: Abundant Heirloom Greens with Large Stature

Grow the impressive Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard, an heirloom, open-pollinated variety renowned for its substantial size and excellent flavor. Building upon the classic Fordhook, this selection emphasizes vigorous growth, producing large, crumpled green leaves with prominent white veins and broad white stems that can reach up to 2.5 inches wide and the entire plant up to 24 inches tall. The stems offer a mild, celery-like quality, while the leaves are wonderfully tender and juicy, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Reaching full size in about 55 days.

• Large, Vigorous Growth (Up to 24″ Tall):
  • This “Giant” selection of Fordhook Swiss Chard boasts impressive size, providing an abundant harvest.
• Large Green Crumpled Leaves with White Veins:
  • Produces substantial, textured green leaves with attractive white veins, offering both visual appeal and great flavor.
• Wonderfully Tender and Juicy Leaves:
  • The leaves are known for their delicate texture and high moisture content, making them delicious raw or cooked.
• Can be Harvested for Baby Leaf:
  • Enjoy tender, young leaves earlier in the season for salads and delicate dishes.
• Organic Seeds:
  • Start your garden with high-quality, certified organic seeds for a healthy and sustainable harvest.
• Sowing Instructions:
  • Direct sow Swiss chard about a week after the last spring frost.
  • Plant seeds in compost-enriched soil in full sun.
  • For a continuous summer crop, plant more Swiss chard every two weeks.
  • Germination should occur in about a week.
  • Swiss chard can also be planted as a fall crop.
• Harvesting:
  • Individual leaves can be harvested for greens as soon as they reach a height of 6-8 inches.
  • The Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard can be cut at the soil surface (leave an inch of stem for potential regrowth).
  • Outer stalks can also be harvested individually, leaving the heart to continue growing.