Swiss Chard Spring Planting: When To Plant Chard In Spring Swiss chard is a cool season vegetable and, as such, it can be planted early in spring or in midsummer for an early fall harvest Springtime chard growing affords you an early hint of the season and provides the best tasting plant
How to Grow Swiss Chard from Seed: Never-Fail Secret Tips! The optimal planting times are early spring (4-6 weeks before the last frost) and late summer (6-8 weeks before the first frost) I’ve found that starting seeds around mid-March to early April for spring, and late July to August for fall gives the absolute best results
Common Mistakes When Growing Chard You Should Avoid Plant chard seeds in early spring or mid-summer Space them 10cm apart for standard types and 5cm for mini leaves Plant them 2 5cm deep to avoid crowding
Chard Growth Stages Timelines (With Pictures) | TheGrow Chard seeds thrive in soil temperatures between 50°F and 85°F (10°C to 29°C) This broad range makes chard an excellent candidate for early spring and late summer planting The ideal temperature range helps seeds germinate quickly and healthily
How to grow chard | RHS Vegetables - RHS Gardening Chard seeds are large and easy to sow They can be sown outdoors from early spring to mid-summer, or can also be sown in modules indoors to produce an early crop For an early start, more reliable germination or to protect seedlings from slugs and snails, sow indoors from early spring onwards, into modular trays filled with peat-free seed compost
Optimal Timing: When to Plant Swiss Chard for Best Results Swiss chard can be planted in early spring, late summer, or even early fall for a continuous harvest Warm Climates: In warm climates, avoid planting Swiss chard during the hottest months of summer Instead, focus on planting in late summer or early fall for a winter or spring harvest
How to Grow Swiss Chard from seed – West Coast Seeds Direct sow any time from early spring to mid-summer Chard is moderately winter hardy and may perform into the following spring where winters are mild Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C (50-85°F)