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Fordhook Giant swiss chard

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Fordhook Giant swiss chard in zone 7b

Fordhook Giant · Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 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 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Fordhook Giant in adjacent zones

Other swiss chard varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Fordhook Giant swiss chard grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Fordhook Giant is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 8b, which includes zone 7b.

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

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