Succulent celery-like stalks support large, dark green, very savoyed, fleshy leaves. Plant your seeds outdoors. Enjoy them all summer long in the desert. Useful Links: How to grow vegetables from seed Commercial growers may want to limit to one harvest to avoid half leaves. AP22387. : 23,700–48,500 (avg. Broad, dark green leaves have a delicate spinach flavor. Swiss Chard is resistant to frost, and can be harvested well after first frost. Broad dark-green heavily crumpled leaves with white veins and stalks. Check the Growing Information box for details. BUNCHING: For bunching: 1 oz./300', 3¼ oz./1,000', 4½ lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. The leaves are medium-green and savoyed (crinkled) with white veins and broad, white stems. If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price. Sign up for growing tips, exclusive offers, and new product info. Use leaves from young thinned plants in salads. Swiss Chard is resistant to frost, and can be harvested well after first frost. Seeds germinate in soil temperatures from 40–100°F (5–38°C) with an optimum of 86°F (30°C). SIZED SEEDS: "Sized" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. By clicking ALLOW or clicking on any other content, you agree that cookies can be placed. https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/swiss-chard/fordhook-giant-swiss-chard-seed-701.11.html. It also goes well frozen or steamed with butter. Decorticated seed has been processed by rubbing to remove angular, corky edges that prevent the seed from flowing evenly through mechanical seeders. SEED SPECS: SEEDS/LB. Introduced in 1934, this well known bolt resistant variety has been a market leader for years. 4g. $ 2.75. Both the stalks and leaves are edible, making for delicious salads and quiche. Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ may just well be the perfect vegetable. 1.877.564.6697. Cut back plants in late summer to rejuvenate them for fall production. Sow seed in a cold frame or indoors in early spring, about 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts become infrequent. Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant. Thanks for subscribing! Abundant crops all season and even after the first light frosts. Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant. Clip mature leaves individually for home garden or for bunching for market. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Please Note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, orders may take 2 business days to process. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? It will cross with other chards and beets. Swiss Chard 'Fordhook Giant' is a well established variety ffrom the 1920’s and remains popular today. Swiss chard seed is sized, except when noted in the product description. Pellets are made of inert NOP-compliant materials, and are size 18.0 — suitable for use with Stanhay seeders (belt size 18.0) or many of the precision. Leaves can be picked at any time or cut leaf stalks just above ground level and the plant will continue to produce all season … Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. Thin to 4–6" apart for larger leaves. The broad, dark green leaves have a delicate spinach flavor. Matures: 50 Days. Packet: 200 seeds. Stems are broad, thick and white in color. Plants grow 24-28″ high with 2′” wide stalks. Johnny's Selected Seeds 955 Benton Ave. Winslow, Maine 04901 * 1-877-564-6697. Please enter a quantity before adding to wishlist. in rows 18" apart. Something went wrong. Broad dark-green heavily crumpled leaves with white veins and stalks. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Transplant out 4" apart in rows 12–18" apart. 30,100 seeds/lb. It may overwinter in mild areas. When seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high thin to 8 to 12 inches apart. A lively "green" in flavor and durability. A vigorous grower with a very long harvest period, the plants grow 50 to 60cm (22 to 27in) tall and handle both heat and light frost particularly well. We want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies. "Sized" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. Classic "Fordhook" Giant Swiss Chard (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) This Swiss Chard variety produces beautiful and delicious tender pale green stems and dark green leaves with white veins. Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ may just well be the perfect vegetable. It has broad glossy ribs. Introduced in 1934, this well known bolt resistant variety has been a market leader for years. 30,900). A vigorous grower with a very long harvest period, the plants grow 50 to 60cm (22 to 27in) tall and handle both heat and light frost particularly well. Broad dark-green heavily crumpled leaves with white veins and stalks. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Talk to a Johnny's Grower Swiss Chard does not transplant well and does best if the seeds are planted directly in the soil. Please check your entries and try again. If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. The perfect green to grow, even in hot weather. in rows 24" apart. Cool and mild weather is preferred, though chard has some heat tolerance. Clip in about 5 weeks. Request a free copy of Johnny’s latest catalog. Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way. 50-60 days. A year round vegetable, this spinach variety copes well in semi shady and sunny conditions. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked. Fordhook outperformed all swiss chards in our trials. For baby leaf, clip young plants just above the soil. Plants grow 24-28″ high with 2′” wide stalks. Swiss Chard Fordhook GiantBeta vulgaris var cicla If you have eaten swiss chard, you have probably eaten Ford Hook Giant. Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits. as soon as soil can be worked in early spring to summer through mid spring. Sow about 6 seeds per foot directly into the garden. Enlarged white stems and savoyed leaves. This site uses cookies to personalize your experience, measure site performance, and show you relevant offers and advertisements. Quantity. 07274. Seedlings will tolerate light frosts, and mature plants are hardy to moderate frosts. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. 50-60 days. Sow about 6 seeds/ft., ½" deep, rows 18–24" apart. Plants grow 24-28″ high with 2′” wide stalks. Stems are broad, thick and white in color. Soil pH should be over 6.0. New leaves will grow multiple harvests. Great for salads, casseroles or sauteed.Contains 100 heirloom seeds 60 days. Swiss chard seed is sized, except when noted in the product description. To learn more about our use of cookies, as well as the categories of personal information we collect and your choices, please read our Privacy Policy. Winslow, Maine 04901 * 1-877-564-6697 white veins and stalks Links: How grow! 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