McKenzie Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Seeds

Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant produces large, glossy, dark green leaves with thick, crunchy white stalks. This vigorous, cool?season green offers abundant harvests of tender, mild?flavoured leaves for salads, sautés, and side dishes.

Why you’ll love it:

• Large, tender leaves with mild flavour
• Thick, crunchy white stalks add texture
• Great for cut?and?come?again harvests
• Performs well in cool spring and fall gardens

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
• Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~7–10 days
• Days to Harvest: ~50–60 days
• Leaf/Stem Appearance: Dark green leaves with white stalks

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: Varies by packet
• Special Characteristics: Large leaves; crunchy stems

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly in well?drained soil after danger of frost or in mild weather. Keep soil consistently moist and thin seedlings as needed. Harvest outer leaves and stems when tender for salads, sautés, or steamed greens.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.