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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.The Fordhook Swiss Chard is an old favorite that is still a superior variety in several ways–thick leaves, dark green color, and a compact plant with a nice white stalk.
75 seeds
PLANTING
Beta vulgaris
Germination:5-10 days
Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 70-85F.
Seed Sowing Depth:1/2 deep
StartingIndoors:4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted to of the suggested measurement. Start transplanting a week or two before last frost. Space 10-18″ apart.
Sowing Outdoors: Mid spring into early summer. Starting when soil temperature reaches at least 50F. Germination is slower in cooler temperatures. Sow 3-4 seeds every 10-18 apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow 40-50 days before the first fall frost for late summer/fall harvest.
How much does a packet plant:10-15foot single row
Harvest:Remove outer leaves starting at 4-6for baby salad greens. Use the mature leaves and center ribs cooked or raw.
Tips: Fordhook Swiss Chard needs fertile well drained soil. Tolerates both cold and hot temperatures and can grow from spring until frost. Sow a few times a summer for continuous greens.
