Address
3233 Muskoka Rd 169, Bala, Ontario
Business Hours
Closed (Opening April 15th 2024)
3233 Muskoka Rd 169, Bala Ontario
P0C 1A0
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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is the perfect green to grow, even in hot weather. The broad, dark green leaves have a delicate spinach flavor. Stems are broad, thick and white in color. Both the stalks and leaves are edible, making for delicious salads and quiche. It also goes well frozen or steamed with butter.
Product Weight: 3 grams
Plant Type: Vegetable
Flavor: Mild and earthy taste
Days to Harvest: 50 to 60 days
Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 10 days
Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Row Spacing: 45 cm (18")
Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10")
Best Container Size: 12"+
Planting Instructions: Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 3 inches and cover firmly with soil. Prefers full sun. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Use thinnings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
How To Grow: Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant
Suggestions: Leaves can be picked at any time or cut leaf stalks just above ground level and the plant will continue to produce all season long.
Preparation Ideas: Rinse and clean leaves in water. Shake leaves to remove water. Let leaves dry on kitchen towel or paper towelling. Heat olive oil in frying pan. Add sliced or chopped garlic and cook garlic until tender and fragrant. Tear or cut swiss chard leaves into pieces. You can cut out and remove the stalks from the leaves if they are thick or your can chop the stalks into 1" pieces and pre sautee in the olive oil/garlic mixture. Fry stalks until tender (approximately 5 minutes). Lower heat add leaf pieces and fry leaves for approximately 5 minutes or until desired doneness. Stir constantly and serve immediately.
Business Hours
Closed (Opening April 15th 2024)
Perennial returns (if applicable):
1. If one of our landscape team planted the perennial then it is under warranty for 1 year from sale.
2. If you purchase a Garden Gallery Fertilizer in conjunction with the perennial then it is under warranty for 1 year from sale.
3. If one of the above has been done then you will need proof of dead plant and your receipt for exchange or refund.
4. It is not guaranteed that we will have the same plant in stock for exchange.
Exchanges (if applicable):
1. We only replace items if they are defective or damaged within 30 days. This does not include damages that were inflicted due to misuse.
2. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at gardencentre@prattslawncare.com and bring your item to our store, we will then assess the item and deem whether it is eligible for refund.
3. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable):
1. If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted. Next contact your bank, there is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
2. If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at gardencentre@prattslawncare.com
Décor, Furniture, Pots, Clothing and Accessory returns (if applicable):
1. All refunds for these items are in the form of store credit. You will receive a gift card for the amount paid.
2. Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a credit.
3. To be eligible for a credit, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
4. To complete your credit, we require a receipt. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
Exemptions (if applicable):
1. A few things are exempt from being returned. Such as Annuals, House Plants and Gift Cards, these cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are damaged after purchase.
2. Only regular priced items may be refunded or credited, unfortunately sale items do not apply.