Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds (2g)

Patriot Seeds are friendly to most growing regions.

Open-pollinated Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds from Patriot Seeds produce a crop of thick, dark greens that can be grown, harvested, and replanted as needed.

Packaged and stored in resealable, heavy-duty packages for a shelf life of more than 5 years. These seeds are heirloom and non-GMO.

Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Planting Instructions

Enjoy fresh, homegrown Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard by following these simple steps:

• Indoor Planting – Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost for transplanting.
• Direct Sowing – Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Hardening Off – Reduce water and fertilizer intake to harden off plants.
• Thinning – Once plants are 3 to 4 inches high, thin seedlings to 6- to 12-inch spacing.
• Mulching – Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Bright Lights – For "bright light" colors, start seeding earlier indoors.

Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Harvesting Instructions

And when it's time to enjoy your Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard:

• Harvesting – Begin harvest when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.
• Cutting – Use a sharp knife to remove outer leaves 1 1/2 inches above the ground.
• Continual Harvest – Keep harvesting outer leaves for continuous production.
• Regrowth – If you harvest the whole plant, cut it back to 3 inches above the soil for regrowth.
• Taste Note – Leaves over 10 inches in length may have a more earthy taste.

Did You Know This About Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard?

Chard got its common name from another Mediterranean vegetable, cardoon: a celery-like plant with thick stalks that resemble those of chard. The French got the two confused and called them both "carde."