Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds

Organic Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds
by Farmers Market

Buy new: $11.99 $5.31

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Review & Description

Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is a variety with large, medium green, loosely-savoyed leaves and broad white petioles. This type of chard is perfect for bunching. It is a compact (24 - 28-inch) plant and hardy with good heat tolerance. We recommend planting Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard seeds directly outdoors 2-4 weeks before last frost and into midsummer (fall where winter is mild). This variety is a cool season crop and can do well in cooler climates. Placing: Full Sun Planting Depth: 1/2-inch. Spacing: 8 - 12-inch. Maturity: 50 - 65 Days Plant Type: Biennial 10-percent of all seed sales will be donated to the State Farmers Market Association We feel it's very important to support local farms, farmers and their families. This line of seeds was developed in collaboration with the State Farmers Market Association. For each on-line purchase we will donate 10-percent of seed sales to the Farmers Market Association so they can continue to support local markets and help local farmers. Our Heritage Farmers Market Seeds are Certified Organic seeds from small, independent farms. For four generations our family-run seed packing business has provided quality seed to farmers and families. It all started with our Great Grandfather, Cecil Solly, a horticulturalist in the Seattle, Washington area from 1924 until his death in 1965. During his lifetime he was the editor for Northwest Gardens Magazine, had a daily column in The Seattle Times, The Tacoma News Tribune and Western Homes Magazine. He starred in a 30 year running daily radio program called "Garden on the Air" and was Founder and President of the Puget Sound Seed Company. Grandpa Cecil was very active in local gardening communities and clubs - always ready and willing to share his gardening knowledge, making him the Original Master Gardener.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14236 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Farmers Market
• Model: 201268
• Released on: 2011-03-17
• Dimensions: 4.50" h x 3.25" w x .6" l, .1 pounds

Features

• Large, medium green leaves with broad white petioles form a compact, 24 - 28 inch plant; perfect for bunching
• Certified organic seeds from small, independent farms
• Annual; matures in 50 - 65 days; heat tolerant
• 10% of all seed sales will be donated to the State Farmers Market Association
• Large, medium green leaves with broad white petioles form a compact, 24 - 28-inch plant; perfect for bunching