When to plant Swiss Chard in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Swiss Chard: direct sow outdoors around Mar 8–Apr 5. Expect to harvest around May 2–May 30.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 8 – Apr 5 |
| Harvest | May 2 – May 30 |
Tip: Heat- and cold-tolerant; pick outer leaves and it keeps producing all season.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8a calendar in the tool →