Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds (2g)
Patriot Seeds are friendly to most growing regions.
Open-pollinated Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds from Patriot Seeds produce a crop of thick, dark greens that can be grown, harvested, and replanted as needed.
Packaged and stored in resealable, heavy-duty packages for a shelf life of more than 5 years. These seeds are heirloom and non-GMO.
Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Planting Instructions
Enjoy fresh, homegrown Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard by following these simple steps:
- Indoor Planting – Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost for transplanting.
- Direct Sowing – Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Hardening Off – Reduce water and fertilizer intake to harden off plants.
- Thinning – Once plants are 3 to 4 inches high, thin seedlings to 6- to 12-inch spacing.
- Mulching – Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Bright Lights – For "bright light" colors, start seeding earlier indoors.
Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Harvesting Instructions
And when it's time to enjoy your Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard:
- Harvesting – Begin harvest when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.
- Cutting – Use a sharp knife to remove outer leaves 1 1/2 inches above the ground.
- Continual Harvest – Keep harvesting outer leaves for continuous production.
- Regrowth – If you harvest the whole plant, cut it back to 3 inches above the soil for regrowth.
- Taste Note – Leaves over 10 inches in length may have a more earthy taste.
Did You Know This About Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard?
Chard got its common name from another Mediterranean vegetable, cardoon: a celery-like plant with thick stalks that resemble those of chard. The French got the two confused and called them both "carde."
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Others cut corners and outsource their shipping to third parties and that's just not right. It’s also why our quality and savings are better than the rest—and we pass those right along to you with fair pricing.
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We are proud to offer the survival industry's very first free disaster replacement warranty. If your My Patriot Supply purchases are destroyed in a natural disaster, our warranty replaces them all, and no cost to you.
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We take the extra steps that others don’t to protect your food with double-sized oxygen absorbers and ultra-thick, four-layer pouches that we test again and again to ensure quality.
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We've served several million American families over the past decade. Our customers have spoken, giving us 4.8 out of 5 stars based on tens of thousands of reviews.
2,000+ Calories/Day in our Food Kits
Our food kits provide 2,000 calories per day with tasty foods.
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Ordering is 100% secure and we never sell your information. Our packages ship discreetly to your doorstep in a plain brown box with no branding.
Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds (2g)
Patriot Seeds are friendly to most growing regions.
Open-pollinated Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds from Patriot Seeds produce a crop of thick, dark greens that can be grown, harvested, and replanted as needed.
Packaged and stored in resealable, heavy-duty packages for a shelf life of more than 5 years. These seeds are heirloom and non-GMO.
Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Planting Instructions
Enjoy fresh, homegrown Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard by following these simple steps:
- Indoor Planting – Start seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost for transplanting.
- Direct Sowing – Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected frost date.
- Hardening Off – Reduce water and fertilizer intake to harden off plants.
- Thinning – Once plants are 3 to 4 inches high, thin seedlings to 6- to 12-inch spacing.
- Mulching – Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Bright Lights – For "bright light" colors, start seeding earlier indoors.
Heirloom Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds Harvesting Instructions
And when it's time to enjoy your Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard:
- Harvesting – Begin harvest when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall.
- Cutting – Use a sharp knife to remove outer leaves 1 1/2 inches above the ground.
- Continual Harvest – Keep harvesting outer leaves for continuous production.
- Regrowth – If you harvest the whole plant, cut it back to 3 inches above the soil for regrowth.
- Taste Note – Leaves over 10 inches in length may have a more earthy taste.
Did You Know This About Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard?
Chard got its common name from another Mediterranean vegetable, cardoon: a celery-like plant with thick stalks that resemble those of chard. The French got the two confused and called them both "carde."
Discreet, Secure Shipping
For your privacy and security, packages are delivered discreetly to your doorstep in unmarked boxes.
30-Day Returns
No questions asked on unopened, unused products.
Price Guarantee
If our online product price drops within 30 days of your purchase, we’ll match the lower price, upon request, with an online store credit.
Here Are More Great Reasons to Buy from Us
We're Independent.
Around here, you won’t find any slick bankrollers or financiers behind the curtain. We’re 100% family owned and owe nothing to anyone but you!
This frees us up to do things the right way: craft our own recipes, blend our own foods, fill our own food pouches, and ship our own orders. We operate three large, fully stocked warehouses spanning over 530,000 square feet which ensures the quality packaging of your order.
Others cut corners and outsource their shipping to third parties and that's just not right. It’s also why our quality and savings are better than the rest—and we pass those right along to you with fair pricing.
Free Disaster Replacement Warranty
We are proud to offer the survival industry's very first free disaster replacement warranty. If your My Patriot Supply purchases are destroyed in a natural disaster, our warranty replaces them all, and no cost to you.
Click here to sign up for My Patriot Supply’s Disaster Replacement Warranty.Record-Fast Shipping Speeds
Customers call our shipping "impressive," "flawless," and "man-that-came-fast" excellent.
Double Protection, No Cutting Corners
We take the extra steps that others don’t to protect your food with double-sized oxygen absorbers and ultra-thick, four-layer pouches that we test again and again to ensure quality.
5-Star Customer Service (Literally)
We've served several million American families over the past decade. Our customers have spoken, giving us 4.8 out of 5 stars based on tens of thousands of reviews.
2,000+ Calories/Day in our Food Kits
Our food kits provide 2,000 calories per day with tasty foods.
We’re Serious about Your Privacy
Ordering is 100% secure and we never sell your information. Our packages ship discreetly to your doorstep in a plain brown box with no branding.