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When to Plant Swiss Chard in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–60 days

Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.

Swiss Chard Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
BridgeportMar 15 – Mar 29
New HavenMar 27 – Apr 10
StamfordMar 27 – Apr 10
North StamfordMar 27 – Apr 10
HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10
WaterburyApr 5 – Apr 19
NorwalkMar 27 – Apr 10
DanburyMar 30 – Apr 13
East NorwalkMar 27 – Apr 10
New BritainMar 27 – Apr 10
West HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10
BristolApr 4 – Apr 18
MeridenApr 5 – Apr 19
HamdenMar 28 – Apr 11
FairfieldMar 15 – Mar 29
West HavenMar 27 – Apr 10
MilfordMar 15 – Mar 29
StratfordMar 15 – Mar 29
City of Milford (balance)Mar 15 – Mar 29
East HartfordMar 27 – Apr 10
MiddletownApr 5 – Apr 19
EnfieldMar 31 – Apr 14
SouthingtonApr 5 – Apr 19
SheltonApr 4 – Apr 18
NorwichMar 24 – Apr 7
TrumbullMar 15 – Mar 29
West TorringtonApr 17 – May 1
TorringtonApr 17 – May 1
GlastonburyMar 27 – Apr 10
NaugatuckMar 28 – Apr 11

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Swiss chard in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 17 in Torrington.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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.

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