Silverbeet - Fordhook Giant seeds

Silverbeet (Swiss Chard) Fordhook Giant SeedsBeta vulgaris

Standard packet (50 seeds), 25g, 100g & 250g, 1kg

1g = 50-55 seeds (approximate)

Silverbeet (Swiss Chard) Fordhook Giant seeds produce dark green, savoured leaves borne on thick, greenish-white stalks. This cold-hardy variety is versatile, reliable, decorative and flavorful. It can also stand up well in the summer heat.

The Fordhook in its name refers to Fordhook Farm, a research farm run for the Burpee seed company from the 1750s until 1981. It's called Giant because the loaves rise a full 60 to 70cm above the ground, with stalks that are 7cm wide.

Fordhook Giant Swiss chard seeds perform well and provide abundant crops all season, even after a light frost. It is noted to be particularly good for poultry feed as well.

Last but not least, Silverbeet Fordhook Giant is a Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.