Unwins Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Seeds

Grow a hearty, versatile crop with Unwins Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant Seeds. This reliable variety produces large, spinach-like vegetables with huge dark green leaves, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners who want a high-yield, easy-to-grow crop.

Fordhook Giant is very tasty, and both the leaves and stems are edible, giving you even more value from every harvest. It’s perfect for quick meals — add it to stir-fries, or enjoy it lightly boiled or steamed to bring out its best flavour and texture. With regular picking, Swiss chard will continue producing over a long season.

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Key Features

• Very tasty and easy to grow

• Produces large, dark green spinach-like leaves

• Leaves and stems are edible

• Great lightly boiled, steamed, or in stir-fries

• Quick to grow with a long harvest period

• Fantastic flavour

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Growing Information

Sowing Time: Apr – Aug
Harvest Time: Jul – Oct
Sowing Depth: 2.5cm
Time to Germination: 1–2 weeks
Time to Flower: approx. 3 months

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Technical Specifications

SKU: 30310234
Pack Quantity: 250 seeds
Colour: Green
Plant Height: 45cm
Plant Spacing: 30cm
Row Spacing: 30cm
Spread: 30cm
Sowing Depth: 2.5cm
Sow Time to Germination: 1–2 weeks
Sow Time to Flower: 3 months

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Why choose Kean’s Claremorris

At Kean’s Claremorris, we stock trusted seed varieties that are ideal for Irish gardens and deliver consistent results. Whether you're growing for stir-fries, soups, or healthy home cooking, we’re here with quality products and friendly advice to help you grow with confidence.