When to plant Swiss Chard in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Swiss Chard: direct sow outdoors around May 22–Jun 19. Expect to harvest around Jul 16–Aug 13.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Harvest | Jul 16 – Aug 13 |
Tip: Heat- and cold-tolerant; pick outer leaves and it keeps producing all season.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →