Fordhook Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla)
In stock
$4.00
Fordhook produces thick, dark green, crisp, crumbled leaves with a broad white rib on juicy white stalks with a fine flavour. When harvested frequently, this excellent variety produces new leaves on a regular basis.Plant early and often, and you'll have fresh greens long after the others have died from frost....
Fordhook produces thick, dark green, crisp, crumbled leaves with a broad white rib on juicy white stalks with a fine flavour. When harvested frequently, this excellent variety produces new leaves on a regular basis.Plant early and often, and you'll have fresh greens long after the others have died from frost. Baby takes 25 days to mature, while bunching takes 50 days.
Botanical name : Beta vulgaris cicla
Common name : Fordhook Swiss Chard
Size at maturity : 22"-27"
Days to maturity : 25-60
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : 1/2"
Plant spacing : 8-10"
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 1,200