{"product_id":"swiss-chard-fordhook-giant-seeds-matchesseeds-matches-seeds","title":"Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIf you are looking for a powerhouse green that delivers massive yields from early spring right through the autumn chills, \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eFordhook Giant Swiss Chard\u003c\/strong\u003e is the definitive choice. This time-tested heirloom has been a staple in backyard plots and market gardens for over a century, prized for its sheer vigor and reliability.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFordhook Giant is instantly recognizable by its broad, pearlescent white stems and vast canopy of heavily puckered, dark green leaves. Unlike more delicate greens, this variety is exceptionally robust, holding up beautifully to summer heat and proving highly resilient against light frosts. Sweeter and milder than spinach when cooked, it provides a steady stream of nutrient-dense greens for your kitchen all season long.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut-and-come-again (harvest outer leaves for continuous growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated Heirloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional cold hardiness and excellent heat tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eQuick-Reference Growing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow into the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, up until mid-summer for a fall crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDepth \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ½ inch (12mm) deep. Space seeds 2 inches apart, and later thin the seedlings to 8–12 inches apart to give these massive plants room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun \u0026amp; Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003ePartial Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prefers fertile, compost-rich soil that retains moisture well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide consistent, even watering. Dry soil can cause the stalks to become stringy or bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGarden Buddies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant alongside onions, carrots, radishes, and bush beans. Avoid planting next to beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eFor a non-stop harvest, always pick the outermost leaves first by cutting or snapping them off near the soil line. Keep the center crown untouched, and the plant will keep pumping out fresh foliage until the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matches Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet 2g \/ 60 Seeds","offer_id":52095127257368,"sku":"MS26-P100649-2gSC26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g \/ 300+\/- Seeds","offer_id":52095127290136,"sku":"MS26-P100649-10gSC26","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6497\/1032\/files\/swiss-chard-fordhook-giant-seeds.png?v=1779379380","url":"https:\/\/matchesseeds.ca\/products\/swiss-chard-fordhook-giant-seeds-matchesseeds-matches-seeds","provider":"Matches Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}