Swiss Chard · cool season
Fordhook Giant
'Fordhook Giant' Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Fordhook Giant'): A Giant in Flavor and Nutrition Experience the robust flavor and nutritional excellence of 'Fordhook Giant' Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Fordhook Giant') in your garden. This versatile and hearty green is known for its large, tender…
Days to harvest
55
Sow depth
3/4-1"
Plant spacing
7-9"
Row spacing
18"
Sprouts in
8 days
Light
Sun to part shade (3+ hrs)
When to plant
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Start indoors4–6 weeks before your last frost
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Transplant outside2 weeks before your last frost
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Sow outsideFrom 4 weeks before to your last frost
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 13 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 8 days.