When to plant Swiss Chard in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Swiss Chard: direct sow outdoors around Feb 14–Mar 14. Expect to harvest around Apr 10–May 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 14 – Mar 14 |
| Harvest | Apr 10 – May 8 |
Tip: Heat- and cold-tolerant; pick outer leaves and it keeps producing all season.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →