Dark green leaves make excellent greens, and are served like spinach. Culture: Sow seed outdoors in full sun as early in the spring as soil can be worked. Space seeds in beds or rows 2″ (5 cm) apart, thin young plants 12″-18″ (30-45 cm) apart. Harvest: Enjoy multiple harvests by cutting leaves individually; young leaves 6″ (15 cm) and up as desired, mature leaves up to 20″ (50 cm) tall. Plants will produce new leaves and stems throughout the season. Nutrition: Rich in vitamin A, iron and potassium. Preparation: Steam leaves briefly, add butter and salt to taste like spinach. Boil stems, serve like asparagus.
Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant
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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard gives you hearty greens all season long with tender, delicious leaves packed with nutrients. Whether steamed or sautéed, it’s a kitchen staple you’ll love harvesting again and again.
Planting guide: Planting Depth: 1″ or 2.5cm. Seed Spacing: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing Between Rows: 3′ or 90cm. Days to Germiniation: 7-14. Spacing After Thinning: 12″-18″ or 30-45cm. Days to Maturity: 55
Variety: 580
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