When to Plant Swiss Chard in Indiana
In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn.
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 |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Fort Wayne | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Evansville | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| South Bend | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Carmel | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Bloomington | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Hammond | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Gary | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Fishers | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Lafayette | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Muncie | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Terre Haute | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Noblesville | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Kokomo | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Greenwood | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Anderson | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Elkhart | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Mishawaka | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Lawrence | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Jeffersonville | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Columbus | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| West Lafayette | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Portage | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Westfield | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| New Albany | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Richmond | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Merrillville | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Goshen | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Valparaiso | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Michigan City | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Indiana?
In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Evansville and as late as Apr 11 in Auburn.
When is the last frost in Indiana?
The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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 Indiana
- 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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