Growing swiss chard in zone 8b

In USDA zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is when to plant swiss chard against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsFebruary 3 to February 10

Transplant outdoorsMarch 17

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 17 to February 24

Plant in fallOctober 17 to October 24

These are zone 8b averages

Computed from 3,378 ZIP codes in zone 8b. 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.