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Fordhook Swiss Chard Seeds

$2.99 USD
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Size: 1 Packet

What Makes Survival Garden Seeds Different - non-GMO heirloom seeds

Fordhook is the classic Swiss Chard, with dark green leaves on white tender stalks. This reliable heirloom produces well from spring until winter, withstanding summer's heat and cooler conditions. Harvest at the baby stage for salads or full-sized for cooking.

  • Green Leafy Vegetables - Fordhook is the classic Swiss Chard variety, with dark green leaves on tender white stalks. Delicious when harvested at baby stage as a salad green or when fully mature as a cooked vegetable
  • Versatile Heirloom - An easy to grow green leafy vegetable, Fordhook Swiss Chard produces well from spring until winter. It can handle both the heat of summer and will also produce well even after light frost. It is also a good choice for growing as poultry feed.

Net Wt. 1.5G

Heirloom Vegetable Seeds

All of our seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, heirloom varieties with tested germination rates

Specifications

  • Planting Zones
    2-11
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Soil Temp for Germination
    70-80 Degrees F
  • Germination Time
    7-14 Days
  • Planting Depth
    1/2 Inch
  • Plant Size
    24-36 Inches Tall, 12-18 Inch Spread
  • Days to Harvest
    60-75 Days
  • Growing Instructions
    For best results, start inside before transplanting 12-18 inches apart in a sunny spot. When the plants are 6-8 inches tall, begin harvesting the outside leaves. Leaving the center leaves allows for a continual harvest.
  • Seed Saving Instructions
    Swiss Chard is a biennial. Leave plants to overwinter and flowers will appear the following summer. Once the flowers dry out, remove and dry the seed stalks for 1-2 weeks. Then remove the seeds from the stalks and store in a cool, dry location.
  • Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet
    91 to 110

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Self-Reliance For The Future

  • Sustainable Living - Vegetable gardening is an essential foundation of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Home-grown fruits and vegetables are generally more flavorful and nutritious than store-bought.
  • Easy to Grow - Seeds are packed in a beautiful paper packet with instructions for successful growing and germination in your own home garden. Each package also has instructions for saving seeds after harvest. Getting started is simple for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
  • Quality Seeds - Plant now or store for future growing seasons. These seeds will remain viable for years if stored in a cool dry location. Our safe, non-hybrid non-GMO heirloom seeds are always open-pollinated, naturally grown, untreated, and selected to ensure the best germination rates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are heirloom seeds?

Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques.

You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.

Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?

The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.

Are your seeds treated?

No, we do not pre-treat our farmer seeds. All of our garden seeds for sale are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.

In what zones can I grow your seeds?

The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.

What is the shelf life of these gardening seeds?

Our seeds will generally last for 3-10 years if they are appropriately stored in a cool, dry place. However, we encourage you to grow your survival seeds within a year or two of purchase. This yields the best germination rates possible and also gives you more experience growing survival food now. At the end of the growing season, follow the instructions on the back of each packet for saving seeds for future gardens. These new seeds for survival will be more adapted to thrive in the growing conditions where you are.

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Fordhook Swiss Chard Seeds

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Fordhook is the classic Swiss Chard, with dark green leaves on white tender stalks. This reliable heirloom produces well from spring until winter, withstanding summer's heat and cooler conditions. Harvest at the baby stage for salads or full-sized for cooking.

Net Wt. 1.5G

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