Fordhook Giant - Beet
This old variety produces very large white ribs with a tender texture, popular in soups, soufflés and vegetable stews. It is fairly early and not very sensitive to cold.
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in the ground, in bucket, online
Sow in pots. After the last frosts and when the plants have 5 to 6 leaves, transplant with the root ball every 30 cm. For direct sowing, sow in rows 30 cm apart. When plants have 5 or 6 leaves, thin out to 30 cm, keeping the most vigorous. Overgrown plants can be transplanted.
Chard is sensitive to drought, so water regularly and mulch to limit evaporation. Harvesting can be done gradually until the frosts, as long as you keep the heart of the plant, which will generate new leaves.
March, April, May
April, May, June, July
June, July, August, September, October, November, December
in the ground, in pot
semi-shade, sunny
medium
clayey, sandy, humus
fees, rich
Beta vulgaris
early
6 grams
tender
Green
From 45 to 60 cm
round
France
1904
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This old variety is presented in "Les Plantes Potagères" by Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1904.