Fordhook Chard Seeds Of Change

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Amount in pack: 100± seeds

A vigorous variety with medium to dark green, savoyed leaves accented with white veins and stems. Fordhook Chard has a nice mild flavor which is great to eat like spinach, cut up for salads, steam, or stuffed. Chard is cold and heat tolerant making and is a quick producer at 50-55 days. Gardener’s in colder climates will love this green for its ability to grow year round with protection from a cold frame.

All of our Seeds of Change seeds are 100% certified organic, free of GMO’s, chemicals and pesticides. Packaged in re-sealable packaging that extends the seed shelf life to 2 years instead of the standard 1.

1% of the Seeds of Change net sales are donated to support and develop sustainable gardening and farming programs. All seeds are independently tested and proven to produce healthy, hardy plants.

Details

Days to Maturity: 50-55 days
Planting Method: Start Indoors or Direct Sow
Soil Temperature for Germination: 50-75°F
Days to Germinate: 7-12
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: 4-8 inches
Row Spacing: 18-24 inches
Light: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Moisture: Moderate Water
Hardiness: Hardy Biennial

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