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planting chard seeds Fordhook Swiss Chard (58 Days)The Fordhook Swiss Chard is an old favorite that is still a superior variety in several ways thick leaves, dark green color, and a compact plant with a nice white stalk. 75 seeds PLANTING Beta vulgaris Germination: 5 10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70 85F. Seed Sowing Depth: 1 2 deep Starting Indoors: 4 6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2 3 seeds per cell pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7
The Fordhook Swiss Chard is an old favorite that is still a superior variety in several ways--thick leaves, dark green color, and a compact plant with a nice white stalk.
75 seeds
PLANTING
Beta vulgaris
Germination: 5-10 days
Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2” deep
Starting Indoors: 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of the suggested measurement. Start transplanting a week or two before last frost. Space 10-18" apart.
Sowing Outdoors: Mid spring into early summer. Starting when soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Germination is slower in cooler temperatures. Sow 3-4 seeds every 10-18” apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow 40-50 days before the first fall frost for late summer/fall harvest.
How much does a packet plant: 10-15 foot single row
Harvest: Remove outer leaves starting at 4-6” for baby salad greens. Use the mature leaves and center ribs cooked or raw.
Tips: Fordhook Swiss Chard needs fertile well drained soil. Tolerates both cold and hot temperatures and can grow from spring until frost. Sow a few times a summer for continuous greens.
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