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Silverbeet 'Fordhook'

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$4.34 $5.95 In stock

Category: Seeds

One of the oldest open-pollinated varieties of swiss chard in Australia, 'Fordhook Giant' gained popularity in Europe due to its tolerance to warmer weather, flavour and nutritional value. Highly productive, a few plants go a long way, with leaves that can be used in myriad ways from pies and stuffed bread, to dips and casseroles.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Joseph M. ★★★★★

Finally got these in the ground and they’re already pushing up strong leaves—the open-pollinated genetics give me confidence for saving seed. The flavour is noticeably richer than the supermarket chard I’m used to.

Brian ★★★★★

The heat tolerance on these is fantastic — our summer garden was brutal and they kept producing tender leaves with great flavor.

Henry S. ★★★★★

Planted these seeds two weeks ago and already have sturdy little seedlings pushing up through the soil. The packet says they're heat-tolerant, which is perfect for our unpredictable summers. Looking forward to harvesting those broad, dark green leaves.