When to Plant Swiss Chard in Arkansas
In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton.
Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.
Swiss Chard Planting Dates by City
| City | Direct sow |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Fort Smith | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Fayetteville | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Springdale | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Jonesboro | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| North Little Rock | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Conway | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Rogers | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Pine Bluff | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| Bentonville | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Hot Springs | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Benton | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Sherwood | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Texarkana | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Russellville | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| Jacksonville | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Bella Vista | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Paragould | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Cabot | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| West Memphis | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Searcy | Mar 6 – Mar 20 |
| Van Buren | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Bryant | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| El Dorado | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Maumelle | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Siloam Springs | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Blytheville | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Forrest City | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Harrison | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Hot Springs Village | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 43 Arkansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Arkansas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Arkansas?
In a typical Arkansas location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 20 in Texarkana and as late as Mar 22 in Centerton.
When is the last frost in Arkansas?
The average last spring frost in Arkansas ranges from March 13 in Texarkana to April 12 in Centerton, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
How long do Swiss chard take to grow?
Swiss Chard typically take 50–60 days from planting to harvest. Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.
Other Crops in Arkansas
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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