When to plant Swiss chard in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant Swiss chard.
Sow in the bedFeb 1
Start pickingMar 28
Plant again for fallOct 2
Your swiss chard calendar for zone 9b
- Feb 1: Sow swiss chard seeds in the bed
- Mar 28: Start picking Swiss chard
- Oct 2: 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 9b. 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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