Fordhook Giant Chard Seeds (Organic)

Introducing Giant Chard, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris var. cicla. This leafy green has its roots in the Mediterranean and is celebrated for its stunning appearance. Its broad leaves come in vibrant colors like deep green, crimson, and golden yellow, making it an attractive addition to gardens and kitchen menus. To grow Giant Chard successfully, it's important to provide the right conditions. It prefers well-draining soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate some shade, offering flexibility in your garden.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Biennial
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Beet
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
• Planting season: Fall or Spring
• Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant
• Recorded soil pH: 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0
• Recorded USDA zones: 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Direct sow Fordhook Giant Chard into a prepared, loose seedbed and keep the seed zone moist during establishment. Seed clusters can produce more than one seedling, so thin carefully when plants are large enough to handle. Use young leaves selectively if desired while preserving foliage for root development. Check root shoulders as maturity approaches and harvest at the preferred size. Seasonal conditions and spacing can influence both root size and harvest timing.

Plant the seeds directly in your garden bed, spacing them about 12 inches apart.

Before sowing Fordhook Giant Chard, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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