Organic Swiss chard 'Fordhook'

Organic 'Fordhook' Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris), offered by the seed company Aimers

This heirloom variety produces large, glossy, dark green, deeply wrinkled leaves borne on broad, fleshy white ribs. The foliage is tender and flavorful, remaining productive even during hot weather. Vigorous and reliable, this Swiss chard offers a prolonged harvest thanks to its ability to continuously resprout from the crown.

Propagation: Direct sowing from mid-spring to early summer
Plant height: 60 to 80 cm
Package size: Approximately 150 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 55 days
Frost tolerance: Frost resistant
Companion plants: Beans, lettuce, onions
Incompatible plants: Spinach nearby

Planting and maintenance:
Sow directly in the ground at a depth of 1 to 2 cm, in well-drained, fertile soil, in rows spaced 45 cm apart, in full sun. Gradually thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart, consuming the young shoots as leafy greens. Water regularly and harvest the outer leaves first by cutting them at the base to encourage continuous production throughout the season.