Swiss Chard – Fordhook 30 Seeds | Classic Heirloom Chard | Broad White Stems | Heat & Cold Tolerant
$9.99
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Grow a hardy and productive leafy green with Fordhook Swiss Chard, a classic heirloom variety known for its large, dark green crinkled leaves and thick white stems. Fordhook chard has a mild, slightly earthy flavor and tender texture, making it one of the most versatile greens for home gardens.
This variety is exceptionally heat tolerant and also withstands cool weather, allowing for a long harvest season from spring through fall. Leaves and stems are both edible and delicious, perfect for sautéing, steaming, soups, stir-fries, quiche, pasta dishes, and braising. Swiss chard is also a beautiful plant in the garden, adding structure and color to vegetable beds and edible landscapes.
You will receive:
✔️ 30 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated heirloom
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Fordhook Swiss Chard
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-drained
Height: 18–24 inches
Days to Harvest: 50–60 days
Harvest Season: Spring through fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, succession planting, and cut-and-come-again harvesting.
Swiss Chard – Fordhook 30 Seeds | Classic Heirloom Chard | Broad White Stems | Heat & Cold Tolerant
$9.99