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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Mediterranean region, Europe
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Large, glossy, dark green, deeply crumpled leaves with broad white petioles (leafstalks).
Planting Swiss Chard
Days to Maturity
50–60 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 2–3 seeds every 6"–8"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 46 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2–3 seeds every 6"–8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting out, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date (protect from heavy freezes). |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 75°–90°F. Sow as late as 2 months before first fall frost. Mild Climates: Sow in fall. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick up to 1/3 of the outer leaves as needed, and let more leaves grow from the center of the plant; or, if desired, harvest the whole plant 2" above ground, and it will grow back. Pick very young leaves, at 2"-4" for using fresh in salads. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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