DamavandPro 70 Seeds: Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Seeds

From DamavandPro, Swiss Chard ‘Fordhook Giant’ Seeds offer a classic, bolt-resistant variety valued for excellent flavour and strong productivity. Expect thick, dark green, crumpled leaves with broad white ribs and juicy white stalks, making it a rewarding choice for kitchen gardens where you want steady picking across the season.

Sow outdoors from May after the last frost, planting seeds 3cm deep and 30cm apart. Germination takes 10–14 days at 15–20°C, after which seedlings should be thinned to 15–25cm apart. This variety prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, and thrives in rich, well-drained soil. Harvesting can begin from June to October by cutting outer stems without damaging the heart; regular picking encourages fresh growth. In the kitchen, use baby leaves in salads or allow leaves to mature and cook them as a spinach alternative, with a texture that holds up well when cooked.

Key features

• Bolt-resistant variety
• Botanical name: Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris
• Thick, dark green, crumpled leaves with broad white ribs
• Juicy white stalks
• Continuous production when harvested regularly
• Grows to about 60cm tall
• Model number: 70

Sizing

Grows to about 60cm tall

Rackhams Reference : USLWJBUN8G