Growing swiss chard in zone 9a

In USDA zone 9a, the typical last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 26. Here is when to plant swiss chard against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 19 to January 26

Transplant outdoorsMarch 2

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 2 to February 9

Plant in fallOctober 29 to November 5

These are zone 9a averages

Computed from 2,196 ZIP codes in zone 9a. 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.