Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant
A member of the beet family, grown for its succulent leaves instead of its root. The leaves can get to an enormous size if grown in super fertile soil, but we usually harvest when the leaves are about 12”, and use them for wraps, or in a stir-fry. They are great because they are dependable producers of greens all through the summer, well after lettuce and spinach have given up. Direct sow in April or sow inside and transplant outdoors. Will overwinter in many coastal areas.
A member of the beet family, grown for its succulent leaves instead of its root. The leaves can get to an enormous size if grown in super fertile soil, but we usually harvest when the leaves are about 12”, and use them for wraps, or in a stir-fry. They are great because they are dependable producers of greens all through the summer, well after lettuce and spinach have given up. Direct sow in April or sow inside and transplant outdoors. Will overwinter in many coastal areas.
A member of the beet family, grown for its succulent leaves instead of its root. The leaves can get to an enormous size if grown in super fertile soil, but we usually harvest when the leaves are about 12”, and use them for wraps, or in a stir-fry. They are great because they are dependable producers of greens all through the summer, well after lettuce and spinach have given up. Direct sow in April or sow inside and transplant outdoors. Will overwinter in many coastal areas.