Fordhook Giant Organic Swiss Chard Seed
Packet
$6.80
Sale price
$6.80
Regular price
$0.00
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Latin Name
Days To Maturity
Life Cycle
Hybrid Status
Product Features
Beta vulgaris
Soil pH should be over 6.0. Cool and mild weather is preferred, though chard has some heat tolerance. Seeds germinate in soil temperatures from 40–100°F (5–38°C) with an optimum of 86°F (30°C). Seedlings will tolerate light frosts, and mature plants will tolerate moderate frosts. Some varieties may experience bolting pressure if seedlings are exposed to prolonged temperatures in the low 50s or below. Swiss chard may overwinter in mild areas.
From date of direct seeding.
If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. Pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase. Pellets are made of inert NOP-compliant materials, and are size 18.0—suitable for use with Stanhay seeders (belt size 18.0) or many of the precision seeders offered by Johnny's. NOTE: These larger pellets may be too heavy for air or vacuum planters.
Sow seed in a cold frame or indoors in early spring, about 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts become infrequent. Sow 1/2" deep, 2–3 seeds per cell in 72- or 128-cell flats. Thin to 1–2 plants per cell. Transplant out 4–6" apart in rows 12–18" apart.
Bunching: Sow about 6 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, rows 12–18" apart from midspring and on into midsummer (fall where winter is mild). Thin to 4–6" apart for larger leaves. Baby Leaf: Sow 1/4– 1/2" deep at 2–4 seeds/inch in rows at least 2" apart from midspring into late summer (fall where winter is mild). Planting too densely can lead to overcrowding and stunted growth. When planting more seeds per inch, be sure to plant rows farther apart.
Bunching: 1 oz./300', 3¼ oz./1,000', 4½ lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 24" apart. Baby Leaf: 4,000 seeds/100', 1 oz./45'.
For 12" rows: 261,360–522,700 pellets/acre at 6–12 pellets/ft. For 18" rows: 174,240–348,480 pellets/acre at 6–12 pellets/ft.
Rotate crops to prevent Cercospora leaf spot and other diseases/pests.
Bunching: Cut or snap mature leaves individually. New leaves will grow for multiple harvests. Baby Leaf: Harvest with a knife when leaves reach desired size, about 3–6". Cut about an inch above the soil to allow for clean regrowth, making sure to cut above the basal plate. Cut again when leaves reach desired size (5–14 days, depending on variety).
Decorticated seed has been processed by rubbing to remove angular, corky edges that prevent the seed from flowing evenly through mechanical seeders.
"Sized" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Swiss chard seed is sized, except when noted in the product description.
23,700–48,500 (avg. 30,900).
200 seeds (raw). 100 seeds (pelleted). Bunching: sows 33–34'. Baby Leaf: sows 5–6'.
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We want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.
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Fordhook Giant Organic Swiss Chard Seed
$6.80
Sale price
$6.80
Regular price
$0.00
The standard green Swiss chard.
The leaves are medium-green and savoyed (crinkled) with white veins and broad, white stems. Decorticated (rubbed), sized seeds. USDA Certified Organic.
Specs:
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Packet: 200 seeds
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Avg. 39,500 seeds/lb
Quick Facts
Latin Name
Beta vulgaris
Days To Maturity
50 bunching
Life Cycle
Annual
Hybrid Status
Open Pollinated
Product Features
Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Beta vulgaris
CULTURE:
Soil pH should be over 6.0. Cool and mild weather is preferred, though chard has some heat tolerance. Seeds germinate in soil temperatures from 40–100°F (5–38°C) with an optimum of 86°F (30°C). Seedlings will tolerate light frosts, and mature plants will tolerate moderate frosts. Some varieties may experience bolting pressure if seedlings are exposed to prolonged temperatures in the low 50s or below. Swiss chard may overwinter in mild areas.
DAYS TO MATURITY:
From date of direct seeding.
PELLETED SEED:
If using pelleted seed, we recommend consistent soil moisture during the germination period. Pelleted seed must be kept cool and dry prior to planting, and should be used within one year of purchase. Pellets are made of inert NOP-compliant materials, and are size 18.0—suitable for use with Stanhay seeders (belt size 18.0) or many of the precision seeders offered by Johnny's. NOTE: These larger pellets may be too heavy for air or vacuum planters.
TRANSPLANTING:
Sow seed in a cold frame or indoors in early spring, about 5–6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts become infrequent. Sow 1/2" deep, 2–3 seeds per cell in 72- or 128-cell flats. Thin to 1–2 plants per cell. Transplant out 4–6" apart in rows 12–18" apart.
DIRECT SEEDING:
Bunching: Sow about 6 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, rows 12–18" apart from midspring and on into midsummer (fall where winter is mild). Thin to 4–6" apart for larger leaves. Baby Leaf: Sow 1/4– 1/2" deep at 2–4 seeds/inch in rows at least 2" apart from midspring into late summer (fall where winter is mild). Planting too densely can lead to overcrowding and stunted growth. When planting more seeds per inch, be sure to plant rows farther apart.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
Bunching: 1 oz./300', 3¼ oz./1,000', 4½ lb./acre at 6 seeds/ft. in rows 24" apart. Baby Leaf: 4,000 seeds/100', 1 oz./45'.
SEEDING RATE FOR PELLETED SEED:
For 12" rows: 261,360–522,700 pellets/acre at 6–12 pellets/ft. For 18" rows: 174,240–348,480 pellets/acre at 6–12 pellets/ft.
INSECT PESTS & DISEASE:
Rotate crops to prevent Cercospora leaf spot and other diseases/pests.
HARVEST:
Bunching: Cut or snap mature leaves individually. New leaves will grow for multiple harvests. Baby Leaf: Harvest with a knife when leaves reach desired size, about 3–6". Cut about an inch above the soil to allow for clean regrowth, making sure to cut above the basal plate. Cut again when leaves reach desired size (5–14 days, depending on variety).
DECORTICATED SEEDS:
Decorticated seed has been processed by rubbing to remove angular, corky edges that prevent the seed from flowing evenly through mechanical seeders.
SIZED SEEDS:
"Sized" seeds have been sorted so they are roughly the same size. This consistency allows for more accurate spacing with mechanical seeders and more even germination. Swiss chard seed is sized, except when noted in the product description.
SEEDS/LB.:
23,700–48,500 (avg. 30,900).
PACKET:
200 seeds (raw). 100 seeds (pelleted). Bunching: sows 33–34'. Baby Leaf: sows 5–6'.
KaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.
We want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.
If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.
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