Fordhook Giant (Swiss Chard) from Starke Ayres is a high-performing leafy vegetable variety known for its vigorous growth, excellent yield potential, and dependable market demand. This variety produces large, glossy dark-green leaves with thick white stems, making it ideal for the bunching market and home gardens.
Fordhook Giant is fast-maturing, easy to grow, and thrives in a wide range of climates across Kenya. It tolerates heat well, produces continuously, and is suitable for both open-field and kitchen garden production. With proper spacing and watering, farmers can achieve high yields and consistent harvests throughout the season.
Planting Guide Fordhook Giant (Swiss Chard)
- Germination: 7–14 days
- Maturity: 40–60 days after sowing
- Sowing Depth: 1–2 cm
- Spacing: 30 × 45 cm or 30 × 30 cm
- Ideal Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, fertile well-drained soil
- Key Traits: Large dark-green leaves, white stems, excellent for bunching, high yield, easy to grow
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