Newmarket, Ontario (Head Office)
1175 Stellar Drive, Unit #5
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B8
- Mon10:00am–6:00pm
- Tue10:00am–6:00pm
- Wed10:00am–6:00pm
- Thu10:00am–6:00pm
- Fri10:00am–6:00pm
- Sat10:00am–4:00pm
- SunClosed
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1175 Stellar Drive, Unit #5
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B8
106 Saunders Road, Unit #2A
Barrie, ON L4N 9A8
719 Krosno Boulevard
Pickering, ON L1W 1G4
915 McLeod Avenue, Unit #4
Winnipeg, MB R2G 0Y4
McKenzie Seeds Organic Swiss Chard Seeds, Fordhook Giant is organic swiss chard seeds for producing leafy greens with a high-yielding crop of large, dark green leaves and broad, thick, white stems. This fordhook giant swiss chard variety is made for gardeners who want a dependable green that fits both the garden and the kitchen.
The plant is valued for its tender leaves and a delicate spinach flavor that works well in everyday meals. Alongside the leaf growth, the broad, thick, white stems add a substantial, classic chard look, and both stalks and leaves are edible for flexible kitchen use. If you like greens that feel substantial on the plate, this variety keeps the focus on texture and flavor without being fussy.
Fordhook Giant Organic Swiss Chard is also described as a great option even in hot weather, which makes it a steady choice for warm-season gardens where some greens struggle. That resilience helps keep your leafy harvest window feeling less limited as the season shifts.
As part of McKenzie Seeds’ organic collection, these seeds are described as 100% free of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. McKenzie Seeds Organic Swiss Chard Seeds, Fordhook Giant suits home gardeners who want organic swiss chard seeds with classic eating quality, strong garden performance, and greens that can be enjoyed fresh or stored since the finished chard freezes well.
| Light | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Germination | 7 - 10 Days |
| Maturity | 50 - 60 Days |
| Container Size | 12+ Inch |
| Approximate Seed Count | 40 - 45 |
| Seed Depth | 1/2 Inch |
| Plant Spacing | 10 Inch |
| Row Spacing | 18 Inch |
| Bee Safe | Yes |
| Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) | No |
| Heirloom | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |

1175 Stellar Drive, Unit #5
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B8
106 Saunders Road, Unit #2A
Barrie, ON L4N 9A8
719 Krosno Boulevard
Pickering, ON L1W 1G4
915 McLeod Avenue, Unit #4
Winnipeg, MB R2G 0Y4