When to Plant Swiss Chard in Louisiana
In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 28 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 3 in Metairie and as late as Feb 24 in Minden.
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 |
|---|---|
| New Orleans | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Baton Rouge | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Shreveport | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Metairie | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| Lafayette | Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Lake Charles | Jan 24 – Feb 7 |
| Bossier City | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Kenner | Jan 9 – Jan 23 |
| Monroe | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Alexandria | Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Houma | Jan 15 – Jan 29 |
| Marrero | Jan 3 – Jan 17 |
| New Iberia | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Laplace | Jan 19 – Feb 2 |
| Central | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Slidell | Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Prairieville | Jan 19 – Feb 2 |
| Terrytown | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Ruston | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Hammond | Feb 15 – Mar 1 |
| Harvey | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Sulphur | Feb 9 – Feb 23 |
| Bayou Cane | Jan 15 – Jan 29 |
| Shenandoah | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Natchitoches | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Gretna | Jan 11 – Jan 25 |
| Chalmette | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Opelousas | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Zachary | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Estelle | Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Louisiana?
In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 28 – Feb 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 3 in Metairie and as late as Feb 24 in Minden.
When is the last frost in Louisiana?
The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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 Louisiana
- 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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