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When to Plant Swiss Chard in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase.

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
WashingtonMar 3 – Mar 17
Downtown DCMar 8 – Mar 22
Columbia HeightsMar 8 – Mar 22
Mount PleasantMar 19 – Apr 2
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadMar 8 – Mar 22
Northwest OneMar 8 – Mar 22
Foggy BottomMar 19 – Apr 2
Mount Vernon TriangleMar 8 – Mar 22
H Street NEMar 8 – Mar 22
Pleasant PlainsMar 8 – Mar 22
NoMaMar 8 – Mar 22
PetworthMar 8 – Mar 22
Capitol RiverfrontMar 3 – Mar 17
Park ViewMar 8 – Mar 22
Golden TriangleMar 3 – Mar 17
ShawMar 8 – Mar 22
BrightwoodMar 8 – Mar 22
Adams MorganMar 8 – Mar 22
Kennedy StreetMar 8 – Mar 22
Southwest WaterfrontMar 3 – Mar 17
Barracks RowMar 8 – Mar 22
Union MarketMar 8 – Mar 22
AnacostiaMar 3 – Mar 17
Colorado TriangleMar 19 – Apr 2
Brentwood VillageMar 8 – Mar 22
The WharfMar 3 – Mar 17
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnMar 8 – Mar 22
Van NessMar 19 – Apr 2
Benning RoadMar 8 – Mar 22
HillcrestMar 8 – Mar 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Swiss chard in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Mar 8 – Mar 22. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 3 in Washington and as late as Mar 19 in Chevy Chase.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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