That is some of the largest chard I have ever seen! I agree that fordhook is the best variety, it grows and produces throughout most winters and summers in NC providing greens year round.
Looking great as always, its been so hot here lately, im still waiting for my tomatoes to produce the 1st green toms, tons of flowers on them, 5 feet tall
you indicated that you don:t have to plant the whole package of seeds in the season. how long can you keep the seeds before plant? two or more seasons? if so how do you store the seeds?
Love your focus on all natural, plant-based eating and growing Fred! I'm 100% on board with that and as my hubby and I are heading into our 60's, we are both healthy with lots of energy. We grow our own greens too but because we live on a mountainside I made "Edible Art Towers" which are basically 30 gallon barrels made into vertical grow towers and also have some in grow bags on racks on my driveway because that's where the sun in our yard is. I've never heard of using alfalfa pellets before so I googled it and came up with this article and recipe from Rodale Institute. I found it very interesting. Are the pellets the only thing you use besides compost? rodaleinstitute.org/blog/diy-alfalfa-fertilizer-for-higher-yields/
Thank you for stopping by and sharing and yes, alfalfa pellets are the only fertilizer that I use in my garden, I hope you have a bountiful garden season this year! My wife and I are amazed at the health benefits of following a plant-based lifestyle, it’s like discovering the fountain of youth!
Thanks, just love Swiss chard! Have never grown mine so large. Looks great.
You're welcome and thanks for stopping by and commenting and I hope you have a bountiful garden season!
You have by far the best garden on TH-cam 👍🏻😁
Thank you Andrew for your kind and encouraging words and I hope you have a bountiful garden season!
That is some of the largest chard I have ever seen! I agree that fordhook is the best variety, it grows and produces throughout most winters and summers in NC providing greens year round.
i love swiss chard! they do very well in balcony boxes too. our weeks was very hot too. Many lovely greetings from germany
Thank you and thanks for stopping by and sharing and I hope you have a bountiful garden season!
Looking great as always, its been so hot here lately, im still waiting for my tomatoes to produce the 1st green toms, tons of flowers on them, 5 feet tall
Thanks for stopping by and sharing and I hope you have a bountiful garden season!
Plant-Smart Living w/ Farmer Fred thank you !
you indicated that you don:t have to plant the whole package of seeds in the season. how long can you keep the seeds before plant? two or more seasons? if so how do you store the seeds?
I planted bright lights this year but think I’ll try planting some of the giants next year 😃
It's always fun experimenting in the garden… Give it a try… Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
I love your videos so relaxing, I just subbed!!
I'm glad that you enjoy the videos… Thanks for stopping by and sharing
Hey Fred, nice video, How do you control insects ? Thanks
I use the low tunnel hoop houses over my vegetables were there are insect problems!
Love your focus on all natural, plant-based eating and growing Fred! I'm 100% on board with that and as my hubby and I are heading into our 60's, we are both healthy with lots of energy. We grow our own greens too but because we live on a mountainside I made "Edible Art Towers" which are basically 30 gallon barrels made into vertical grow towers and also have some in grow bags on racks on my driveway because that's where the sun in our yard is. I've never heard of using alfalfa pellets before so I googled it and came up with this article and recipe from Rodale Institute. I found it very interesting. Are the pellets the only thing you use besides compost?
rodaleinstitute.org/blog/diy-alfalfa-fertilizer-for-higher-yields/
Thank you for stopping by and sharing and yes, alfalfa pellets are the only fertilizer that I use in my garden, I hope you have a bountiful garden season this year! My wife and I are amazed at the health benefits of following a plant-based lifestyle, it’s like discovering the fountain of youth!
In Zone 6 (Western NY) I plant in containers. Just direct sowed swiss chard. Temps are 80's daytime 60's nighttime. Is it too early?
Just make sure the soil is always moist, you may have to water at least twice a day! you don’t want the germinating plants to dry out and die. 😊
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