{"product_id":"organic-chard-fordhook-giant-1-4-lb-tqazb6","title":"Organic Chard, Fordhook Giant (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChard\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fordhook Giant - \u003ci\u003eBeta vulgaris (Cicla group)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom. Truly superior green chard for farm and garden, used since the 1750s. Heavily crumpled, very dark glossy green leaves contrast nicely with broad white succulent stems. Receives top marks for fine flavor and texture, also makes a nice poultry feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chard contains vitamins A, C, E, and B6, as well as many minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chard prefers moderate soil with plenty of added organic matter and even, moderate water throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 1-2 weeks before the last frost, and keep planting every 2 weeks for succession harvest. Chard tolerates light frosts when young, and moderate freezes once established. It can also adapt to warmer summer temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer stalks early, or cut the whole plant to allow a second plant to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-10 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e24\"-28\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-60 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003ePartial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\"-5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e7,586 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003eFor more information, please enjoy our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-chard-a-growing-guide\"\u003eResource Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:rgb(33,43,54);\"\u003e for planting and growing Chard in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535119327460,"sku":"SNV8211B","price":7.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/organic-chard-fordhook-giant-1-4-lb.jpg?v=1785398157","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-chard-fordhook-giant-1-4-lb-tqazb6","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}