Item Number: SNV3002
Fordhook Giant Chard Seeds (Organic)
Fordhook Giant Chard Seeds (Organic)
Giant Greens, Giant Nutrition
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.
Plant the seeds directly in your garden bed, spacing them about 12 inches apart. During the 7-14 day germination period, make sure the soil stays consistently moist. As the plants grow, thin them to a spacing of 18-24 inches to give them room to thrive.
When it's time to harvest, focus on removing the outer leaves. This encourages the plant to keep producing fresh greens, providing you with a steady supply of nutritious options for your meals.
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Description
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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.
Plant the seeds directly in your garden bed, spacing them about 12 inches apart. During the 7-14 day germination period, make sure the soil stays consistently moist. As the plants grow, thin them to a spacing of 18-24 inches to give them room to thrive.
When it's time to harvest, focus on removing the outer leaves. This encourages the plant to keep producing fresh greens, providing you with a steady supply of nutritious options for your meals.
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Succession Planting
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Chard prefers moderate soil with plenty of added organic matter and even, moderate water throughout the season.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 1-2 weeks before the last frost, and keep planting every 2 weeks for succession harvest. Plant after spring frosts to avoid bolting. Chard tolerates light frosts when young, and moderate freezes once established. It can also adapt to warmer summer temperatures.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest outer stalks early, or cut the whole plant to allow a second plant to grow.
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I bought these seeds to go in bundles of packets of vegetable seeds that I will put in the Blessing Box at a church here in town about late January so people who need to can supplement the groceries they buy with a garden. I'm sure they will love them. If my budget stretches that far, I will get some for myself and let you know how I like them. I still have eight bundles worth of packets of seeds to purchase for them first, though.
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Helps me keep the ants down on my property. Place outside and keeps ants down even in your house.
I grow flats of this for my pet pigs, because of the high nutritional content. They love it. I find them waiting at the growing location every afternoon waiting for their fave. I've grown beautiful flats of pea sprouts and alfalfa for them too, but they turn up their snouts and walk away.
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