Organic Swiss Chard 'Fordhook Giant'

Latin name *Beta vulgaris* var. *cicla*
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin name*Beta vulgaris* var. *cicla*
FamilyAmaranthaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleBiennial
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0018
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to July
Sowing depth0.6 to 0.8 in. (1.5 to 2 cm)
Germination temperature10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salad, quiche, stir-fry, soup, potted plant
Bloom period
June to August, second year
Harvest
50 to 60 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height60 to 70 cm (24 to 28 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Carrots, onions, lettuce
Avoid planting with
Corn, potatoes
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.