Planting Guide Open-pollinated. HEIRLOOM. Dark green, thick, tender leaves. Heavy yield even in hot weather. Easy to grow; eat it like spinach or beet greens. Pick from late spring till winter. 100 seeds sows 20′ of row. Grows best in full sun, tolerates partial shade. Introduced in 1934, Fordhook Giant is now an old favorite with its broad, meaty stems and large leaves packed with vitamins and minerals. A vigorous grower with a long growing season, it will provide fresh greens from early summer into fall, and year-round in mild climates. Young leaves are great for salads. Good container variety.
