Growing swiss chard in zone 6a

In USDA zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is when to plant swiss chard against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 18 to March 25

Transplant outdoorsApril 29

Direct sow outdoorsApril 1 to April 8

Plant in fallSeptember 18 to September 25

These are zone 6a averages

Computed from 5,156 ZIP codes in zone 6a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for swiss chard from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.