Fordhook Giant heat tolerant Swiss Chard Vegetable Seeds - West Coast Seeds - SW750A

Fordhook Giant Swiss chard seeds produce dark green, very savoyed leaves are borne on thick, greenish-white stalks. This cold-hardy variety is versatile, reliable, decorative and flavourful. It can also stand up well in summer heat. The Fordhook in its name refers to Fordhook Farm, which was a research farm run for the Burpee seed company from the 1750s until 1981. It's called Giant because the leaves rise a full 60 to 70cm (24-28") above the ground, with stalks that are 7cm (2.5") wide. Fordhook Giant Swiss chard seeds perform well, and provide abundant crops all season, even after light frost. It is noted to be particularly good for poultry feed as well. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit._x000D_
Matures in 60 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)_x000D_
Dark green, very savoyed leaves_x000D_
Useful, versatile, reliable_x000D_
Does well in summer heat_x000D_
Open-pollinated seeds_x000D_
Matures in 60 days