ZonePlant
Fordhook Giant swiss chard

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Fordhook Giant swiss chard in zone 5b

Fordhook Giant · Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
50 to 60

The verdict

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About Fordhook Giant

Mild, slightly sweet; classic white-stemmed dark green-leaf chard. Sauteing, soups, lasagna. Heritage productive variety, very heat- and cold-tolerant.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • ▸ Plum curculio
  • ▸ Codling moth
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Fordhook Giant in adjacent zones

Other swiss chard varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Fordhook Giant swiss chard grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Fordhook Giant is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 8b, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima kz05", by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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