Swiss Chard Fordhook - Aimer's Organic Seeds
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Beta vulgaris
Huge, glossy, crumpled dark green leaves with white veins are the hallmark of this favourite swiss chard variety. Very good heat resistance makes this leafy plant slow to bolt.
Sow - Direct Outdoors, Spring | Days to Harvest - 50 |
Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 7 to 14 days |
Difficulty - Easy | Lifecycle - Annual |
Approx. 150 seeds per packet | Frost hardy heirloom crop |
Growing Instructions:
Sow seed 2.5cm (1in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart in rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart in successive crops every 2 weeks from Spring to Summer. Plants do best in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Keep evenly watered for best growth.
Harvesting Instructions:
Remove outer leaves first by cutting at the base of the stem and work towards the center. Harvest regularly for a continuous supply of tender new growth.
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