When to plant Swiss chard

Swiss chard can be planted outside when air temperature is consistently in a range between 20°F and 80°F and soil temperature is above 40°F. For best possible results aim to plant Swiss chard when air temperature is in consistently in a range between 50°F and 75°F and soil temperature is above 50°F.

Sow Swiss chard directly

Start Swiss chard indoors

Swiss chard growing facts

Plant name	Swiss chard
Plant Family	Amaranthaceae
Approximate time requirement to grow and produce harvest	50 - 60 days
Min tolerable temperature	20°F
Max tolerable temperature	80°F
Ideal temperature range for growing	50°F to 75°F
Seed germination temperature	50°F to 75°F