Swiss Chard Seeds - Fordhook HEIRLOOM - AAS WINNER

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$7.75
1/4 Pound Package	$16.95	45%
1 Pound Sack	$40.95	67%	Notify Me
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Leafy Green;White Stalks 8-10 Inches stalks
60 Days to Harvest
Adaptable to Sun or Shade

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

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Product Description

Heirloom "Fordhook" Swiss Chard Seeds

If you�re a �chard head� like us, you�re in select company, as Swiss Chard is not commonly available these days. No matter � enjoy Fordhook Swiss Chard steamed or boiled with a touch of butter. The Fordhook Swiss Chard is a versatile and resilient variety that can be grown successfully in just about any climate. White stems, with dark green leaves. A good performer in any garden.

Fast Facts

Name:	Swiss Chard Seeds - Fordhook
Botanical Name:	Beta vulgaris
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:	Cool Season
Plant Type:	Leafstalk Vegetable
Features:	Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Good for Microgreens
Fruit Size:	8-10" stalks
Days to Maturity:	30-60 Days
Plant Spacing:	12 inches
Planting Depth:	1/2 inch
Sowing Method:	Direct Sow
Cold Stratification:	No
Hardiness Zones:	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Starting Indoors – sow seeds indoors in the early Spring, 4 – 6 weeks prior to the last heavy frost of the season has passed. Sow seeds ½" deep, 2 seeds every 2", thin to 4" -6” apart.
- Starting Outdoors – directly sow seeds 2 – 3 weeks before the last spring frost date. For a fall harvest, plant Chard seeds about 40 days before the first fall frost date.
How to Plant:
- Sow in well-draining, rich, light soil, in full sun.
- Prepare your planting area by turning over soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove any clumps of grass or debris.
- Sow about 6 inches apart and cover with ½ inch fine soil.
- Compress seeds lightly into the soil and keep area evenly moist. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.
- Seedlings emerge in about 7-14 days.
- Once seedlings are 2 – 4 inches tall, thin them out so that they are 12 inches apart.