Quantity
About 100 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Amaranthaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
Organic 'Fordhook Giant' swiss chard is a generous and robust variety that gives the garden a look that is both abundant and elegant. With its large, dark green, slightly puckered leaves and fleshy stalks, Beta vulgaris var. cicla is distinguished by its great vigor and its ability to produce throughout the season. In the garden, it is easy to grow, both in the ground and in large containers, and quickly offers a nutritious harvest that recalls the sweetness of spinach with a crispier texture. Its young leaves can be added to salads, while more developed leaves and stalks are suitable for stir-fries, quiches, gratins, and soups. Very useful in a family garden, it combines productivity, hardiness, and a beautiful visual presence, while occupying space with reassuring generosity. Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil, it appreciates sun and regular watering to maintain its tenderness. Its simple cultivation and long harvest period make it a valuable ally for both beginner gardeners and leafy green enthusiasts. It is a reliable, tasty, and decorative variety that accompanies the gardener from early summer until the cooler harvests of autumn.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.6 to 0.8 in. (1.5 to 2 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August, second year
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, onions, lettuce
Avoid planting withCorn, potatoes
Salad, quiche, stir-fry, soup, potted plant
