When to plant Swiss Chard in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Swiss Chard: direct sow outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 21. Expect to harvest around May 18–Jun 15.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 21 |
| Harvest | May 18 – Jun 15 |
Tip: Heat- and cold-tolerant; pick outer leaves and it keeps producing all season.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →