Swiss Chard Fordhook (Beta vulgaris)
Introduced in America in the 1930s, this variety is distinguished by a large, very ornamental white stem. It produces broad, deep green leaves and fleshy white ribs. The harvest will be abundant and you can taste the young shoots in just one month.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Beta vulgaris
Common names: Chard, Chard, Pear
English: Swiss Chard
Family: Chenopodiaceae
| Plant type: Biennial |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 60 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Erected |
| Soil: All types of soils |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Directly in the garden |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Days to maturity: 40 to 60 days |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 20 cm |
| Row spacing: 45 cm |
| Depth: 1 cm |
| Width: 25 cm |
| Height: 60 cm |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Chenopodiaceae |