Swiss chad, the Fordhook Giant variety, grows up to 70cm tall. It produces medium-dark green crumpled leaves with white veins and broad white stems. Its leaves are soft and tender and made easy to cook and eat.
The Fordhook Giant variety matures 50-60 days after transplanting, and its potential yield averages 10-12 tons per acre under good farming practices.
The variety has shown resistance to light frosts.
