Leaf Beet Fordhook Giant

With its large leaves and broad white ribs this traditional variety, Fordhook Giant, cannot be overlooked. It is a vigorous grower and will cope with whatever the summer weather throws at it until autumn frosts become penetrating. Should you have any of your bountiful crop left-over than your pet chickens and rabbits will also appreciate it. 

SOW & GROW: sow in pots and transplant at 30-40cm apart.  Start them in late spring and summer for summer and autumn harvesting of individual leaves and stems, plants will resprout.  It is a vigorous grower and will cope with whatever the summer weather throws at it until autumn frosts become penetrating.

ENJOY: cook the leaves like spinach or cabbage.  The stems can be cooked like rhubarb or you can try steaming and serve with butter as a starter like asparagus tips.  Should you have any of your bountiful crop left-over than your pet chickens and rabbits will also appreciate it