Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris

Min Qty: 3 g

Description: Heavy yields of dark green tender leaves. Tall plants 24" high, with wide leaves. More heat tolerant that other varieties. Swiss Chard is a member of the beet family, wihtout a bulb. Mild flavor and a favorite snack for the rabbits!

Planting Instructions: 60 days. Sow seeds 1/2" deep in well prepared soil as soon as it can be worked. Can handle mild frost. For an earlier crop, start indoors. When 10" tall, pick outside leaves, or cut entire plant to 2"; it will regrow. Does well in a container garden.