Swiss Chard - Fordhook Giant

$1.59

In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. The leaves can be harvested from late spring continuing all the way to the first frost. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Swiss Chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. It will also tolerate partial shade. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. The Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant, 'Beta vulgaris', will grow in heat and cold, is nutritious, and has a long harvest period. Fordhook Giant can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. ... find out more

Caraway The Caraway is a mounded plant with finely cut leaves. The tasty seed are commonly used in breads, soups, stews, and other dishes. Caraway produces seed in the 2nd season. Try grinding up fresh seed and sprinkle over fresh popcorn! The flavor is like a combination of anise and dill. The seed is best known for its use in rye bread. The flower stalks are 2 foot high and have clusters of tiny whites flowers in late spring and early summer. The fresh whole or minced leaves can be used in lettuce or fruit salads. Plant in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked or in the fall for a crop next year. Caraway prefer well drained soil.