When to Plant Swiss Chard in Kansas
In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wichita | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Overland Park | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Kansas City | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Olathe | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Topeka | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Lawrence | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Shawnee | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Manhattan | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Lenexa | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Salina | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Hutchinson | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Leavenworth | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Leawood | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Dodge City | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Garden City | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Emporia | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Junction City | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Derby | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Prairie Village | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Hays | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Gardner | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Liberal | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Pittsburg | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Newton | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Great Bend | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| McPherson | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| El Dorado | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Andover | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Ottawa | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Winfield | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Kansas?
In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Kansas City and as late as Apr 7 in Garden City.
When is the last frost in Kansas?
The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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 Kansas
- 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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