Giant Fordhook Heirloom Swiss Chard Seeds

Giant Fordhook Heirloom Swiss Chard Seeds grow broad, strong white stems and large, nutrient-packed leaves on vigorous plants up to 24 inches tall. A long-season, cut-and-come-again variety, it produces fresh leaves from early summer into fall, and year-round in mild climates. White-stem chard is generally more bolt- and cold-tolerant and more productive than colored-stem types.

At a glance

• Variety: Fordhook Giant Swiss chard
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, cut-and-come-again
• Plant height: Up to 24 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2 inch
• Spacing: 6 inches apart
• Season: Spring, summer, fall

Best for

• Continuous harvests over a long season
• Fresh young leaves in salads
• Sauteed and cooked greens dishes
• Container and kitchen gardens
• Cold-climate growers wanting a hardy green

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in spring, summer, or fall, thinning to 6 inches apart in a single row or double-wide row block. Grow in full sun, keep the bed weed-free with steady moisture, and harvest outer leaves regularly so the plant keeps producing new growth.

Flavor profile

Mild and earthy with tender young leaves and crisp, juicy stems.

About Papaws Garden Supply

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