Category: Chard

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Fordhook Giant Chard

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Beta vulgaris

60 Days

40 Seeds

Introduced by Burpee Co in 1924, this heavy all season producer grows fabulous 2’ high dark green crinkled leaves packed with fiber and nutrition. The crumpled leaves have a nice mild flavour, and are great fresh, steamed or frozen.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds in spring, 1/2” deep, 4-6” apart in full sun, when ground is workable and heavy frosts have past. Harvesting will bring new growth continually all season long. Will benefit from compost or manure amended soil.

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Ruby Red Chard

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Beta vulgaris

Ruby Red Chard seed Ruby Red Chard seeds

60 Days

40 Seeds

First reported in 1753, by renowned botanist Carl von Linne, this bright red veined, tender chard grows 18-22” high. Popular at Farmer’s Market for eating fresh, steamed or freezes well for using later warmed up with butter on it.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds in spring, 1/2” deep, 4-6” apart in full sun, when ground is workable and heavy frosts have past. Harvesting will bring new growth continually 3-4 times. Will benefit from compost or manure amended soil.