Royal SWISS CHARD FORDHOOK GIANT SPINACH SEEDS

Heavily savoyed leaves with a superb dark green colour and contrasting ivory stems that make an excellent alternative to spinach. The flavoursome leaves are thick and tender, making an appealing steamed vegetable or a colourful addition to stir fries. Swiss Chard 'Fordhook Giant' is a well established variety ffrom the 1920’s and remains popular today. Both the stalks and leaves are edible, making for delicious salads and quiche. It also goes well frozen or steamed with butter. As the name suggests, this monster Swiss Chard grows up 60cm (24") tall, making an impressive display on the vegetable plot, or even in your flower borders! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 50cm (20")Chard type spinach with white spines and dark green leaves.Plant group – Chards, BeetrootSeasonal – February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, DecemberUses – Salad, VegetableOrigin – International Heirloom, Traditional South African