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When to Plant Swiss Chard in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 20 in Alliance.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–60 days

Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.

Swiss Chard Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
OmahaMar 28 – Apr 11
LincolnApr 3 – Apr 17
BellevueMar 27 – Apr 10
Grand IslandApr 2 – Apr 16
KearneyApr 9 – Apr 23
FremontApr 2 – Apr 16
HastingsApr 1 – Apr 15
NorfolkApr 9 – Apr 23
North PlatteApr 12 – Apr 26
ColumbusMar 31 – Apr 14
PapillionMar 27 – Apr 10
La VistaMar 27 – Apr 10
ScottsbluffApr 17 – May 1
South Sioux CityApr 8 – Apr 22
BeatriceApr 3 – Apr 17
ChalcoMar 31 – Apr 14
LexingtonApr 5 – Apr 19
AllianceApr 20 – May 4
GeringApr 17 – May 1
ElkhornMar 25 – Apr 8

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Swiss chard in Nebraska?

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 25 in Elkhorn and as late as Apr 20 in Alliance.

When is the last frost in Nebraska?

The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, 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.

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