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Fordhook Giant Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
About Plant: Fordhook Giant Chard
Fordhook Giant Chard is a named garden cultivar; use its crop-specific timing and local frost conditions to guide planting and harvest.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterModerate
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12–18 inches
HeightVaries
Time to Harvest50–60 days
Planting Depth1/2–1 inch
Germination TimeVaries
Expert Growing Tips
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Very cold-hardy seedlings. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.