When to plant swiss chard in zone 7a

A planting schedule for swiss chard in USDA hardiness zone 7a, where the typical last spring frost is around Apr 16, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 26, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 25201) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Swiss Chard planting schedule for zone 7a

Direct sow outdoorsApr 4, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

Zone 7a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for swiss chard dates worked out from your nearest weather station:

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Swiss Chard in other zones

Zone 4b
Zone 5b
Zone 6b
Zone 7b
Zone 8b
Zone 9b

More crops for zone 7a

Leek
Onion
Celery
Arugula
Collard
Kale
Parsley
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kohlrabi

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 25201) in zone 7a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.