{"product_id":"organic-fordhook-giant-chard","title":"Fordhook Giant Chard Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Giant Chard, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris var. cicla. This leafy green has its roots in the Mediterranean and is celebrated for its stunning appearance. Its broad leaves come in vibrant colors like deep green, crimson, and golden yellow, making it an attractive addition to gardens and kitchen menus. To grow Giant Chard successfully, it's important to provide the right conditions. It prefers well-draining soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate some shade, offering flexibility in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\/Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow or Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow Fordhook Giant Chard into a prepared, loose seedbed and keep the seed zone moist during establishment. Seed clusters can produce more than one seedling, so thin carefully when plants are large enough to handle. Use young leaves selectively if desired while preserving foliage for root development. Check root shoulders as maturity approaches and harvest at the preferred size. Seasonal conditions and spacing can influence both root size and harvest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the seeds directly in your garden bed, spacing them about 12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Fordhook Giant Chard, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chard-seeds\"\u003eChard Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Mowing Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338282971249,"sku":"SNV3002","price":4.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV3002-OrganicFordhookGiantChard.SeedPack.jpg?v=1747080897","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-fordhook-giant-chard","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}