Fordhook Swiss· Swiss Chard
Planting Schedule
Add Fordhook Swiss to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 4th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 1st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 5 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | 5 |
Expert Note: For high yields, keep plants consistently watered and harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continual leaf production.