Chard Seeds

Name: Chard - Fordhook Giant - Beta vulgaris - OK Seeds
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Price: 3.99 USD
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Fordhook Giant

Beta vulgaris

$3.99

5 g Approximately

Fordhook Giant Chard (Beta vulgaris) is a versatile and resilient leafy green that is both nutritious and decorative in the garden. Known for its broad, white stems and large, dark green, glossy leaves, Fordhook Giant can grow up to 2 feet tall and offers a continual harvest of greens for salads, sauts, and soups. This variety thrives in cool weather and is highly frost tolerant, making it suitable for extended harvesting into late fall or winter in mild climates.

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Key Growing Information

Days to Maturity: 50-60 days
USDA Zones: 2-10
Optimal Temperature: 55-75¡F
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart in rows spaced 18-20 inches apart
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0, enriched with organic matter
Hardiness: Frost tolerant; can withstand light to moderate freezes (down to about 15¡F)

Planting Instructions

Sowing Outdoors:

Direct sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last expected spring frost, or in late summer for a fall harvest.
Spacing about 2-3 inches apart in rows 18-20 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 12-18 inches apart for larger plants.

Starting Indoors:

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost for early planting. Maintain soil temperature at around 70¡F for faster germination.
Transplant outdoors once plants are 5-6 inches tall and hardened off.

Container Growing:

Chard does well in containers; choose a pot at least 20 inches deep and use high-quality potting soil. Mulch the soil to retain moisture.

Growing Tips

Growing Tips

Watering: Maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Mulch around the base to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks to support robust growth.
Pest Management: Watch for aphids, leaf miners, and slugs. Use row covers or eggshell barriers to prevent slug damage.

Harvesting Fordhook Giant Chard

Baby Greens: Harvest leaves at 2-4 inches long for fresh salads.
Mature Leaves: Pick individual outer leaves as needed, but avoid taking more than one-third of the plant at a time to allow continuous growth. Larger leaves are ideal for cooking.
Winter Protection: In milder climates, mulch heavily to overwinter the plants for an early spring harvest.

Other information

Culinary and Nutritional Benefits

Fordhook Giant chard is packed with vitamins A, C, K, and essential minerals, making it a nutrient-dense addition to the diet. Use it in salads, stir-fries, soups, and as a leafy substitute for spinach or kale.

This heirloom variety is resilient and productive, known for its tolerance to cool and mild conditions and is a must-have in home gardens for continual harvests and easy growth.

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