When to Plant Swiss Chard in Missouri
In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| St. Louis | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Springfield | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Columbia | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Independence | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Lee's Summit | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| O'Fallon | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Saint Joseph | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Saint Charles | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Blue Springs | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Saint Peters | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Florissant | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Joplin | Mar 19 – Apr 2 |
| Chesterfield | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Jefferson City | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Cape Girardeau | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Oakville | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Wildwood | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Wentzville | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| University City | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Ballwin | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Liberty | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Raytown | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
| Mehlville | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Kirkwood | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Maryland Heights | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Gladstone | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Hazelwood | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Grandview | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Webster Groves | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Missouri?
In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Mar 18 – Apr 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 31 in Kirksville.
When is the last frost in Missouri?
The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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 Missouri
- 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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