When to Plant Swiss Chard in Massachusetts
In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Boston and as late as Apr 19 in North Adams.
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 |
|---|---|
| Boston | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Worcester | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Springfield | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Lowell | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Cambridge | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| New Bedford | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Dorchester | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Brockton | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Fall River | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Quincy | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Lynn | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Newton | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Somerville | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Lawrence | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Framingham | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Framingham Center | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Waltham | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Haverhill | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Malden | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Brookline | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Medford | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Taunton | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Chicopee | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| North Chicopee | Apr 12 – Apr 26 |
| Weymouth | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Revere | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Peabody | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Methuen | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| South Peabody | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Barnstable | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Massachusetts?
In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 14 in Boston and as late as Apr 19 in North Adams.
When is the last frost in Massachusetts?
The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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 Massachusetts
- 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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