When to plant Swiss chard in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 8 and the first fall frost around Oct 27. Here is when to plant Swiss chard.
Sow in the bedMar 25
Start pickingMay 19
Plant again for fallAug 19
Your swiss chard calendar for zone 7a
- Mar 25: Sow swiss chard seeds in the bed
- May 19: Start picking Swiss chard
- Aug 19: Sow swiss chard seeds again for a fall crop
Handles both heat and cold. Cut outer stalks and it regrows all season.
Spacing in a raised bed: 4 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 7a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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