Fordhook Giant Organic Swiss Chard Seeds

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Beta vulgaris - The standard green Swiss chard.
This classic, highly dependable variety produces medium-green, savoyed (crinkled) leaves with broad, striking white veins and stems. Offered as decorticated (rubbed) and sized seeds for superior flow in mechanical seeders and highly uniform germination. USDA Certified Organic.

Features

Life Cycle

Biennial (Grown as Annual)

Days To Maturity

50 days For bunching size, from date of direct seeding.

Pollination Status

Open Pollinated Seeds can be saved for future planting.

Product Features

USDA Certified Organic, Decorticated Seeds Rubbed seeds allow for precise, smooth mechanical sowing.

Latin Name

Beta vulgaris

Planting Guide

Swiss Chard Instructions

Hardiness & Climate

Prefers cool and mild weather, though chard has some heat tolerance. Seedlings tolerate light frosts, and mature plants tolerate moderate frosts. Swiss chard may even overwinter in mild areas. Note: Prolonged exposure to temperatures in the low 50s (°F) or below may trigger bolting.

Sowing Method

Direct Seed (Bunching): Sow ~6 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, in rows 12–18" apart from mid-spring into mid-summer. Thin to 4–6" apart.
Direct Seed (Baby Leaf): Sow 2–4 seeds/inch, 1/4–1/2" deep in rows at least 2" apart. Avoid overcrowding to prevent stunted growth.
Transplanting: Start indoors 5–6 weeks before last heavy frost. Sow 2–3 seeds/cell 1/2" deep. Transplant out 4–6" apart.

Temperatures

Germination Range: 40–100°F (5–38°C).
Optimum Germination: Peaks steadily at 86°F (30°C).

Decorticated & Pelleted Seed Info

These seeds are decorticated (rubbed), meaning the natural angular, corky edges have been removed to flow smoothly through seeders. If you are using our pelleted seed option, consistent soil moisture is crucial to dissolve the clay pellet during germination.

Pests & Diseases

Maintain proper spacing for airflow and rotate crops annually to prevent Cercospora leaf spot and other common pests.

Harvest & Regrowth

Bunching: Cut or snap mature outer leaves individually. The inner leaves will continue to grow for multiple harvests.
Baby Leaf: Harvest when leaves are 3–6" long. Cut about an inch above the soil (above the basal plate) to allow for clean regrowth in 5–14 days.

Seed Specifications

Avg. Seeding Rate

Bunching: 1 oz./300' (24" rows) Baby Leaf: 1 oz./45'

Seeds / OZ. (Avg.) 2,468

Seeds / LB. (Avg.) 39,500

Sized & Decorticated Seeds Processed for precision planting

Packet 200 seeds (sows approx 33')

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