When to Plant Swiss Chard in New Jersey
In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 9 in Manville.
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 |
|---|---|
| Newark | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Jersey City | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Paterson | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Elizabeth | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Edison | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Trenton | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Toms River | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Clifton | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Camden | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Brick | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Passaic | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Cherry Hill | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Union City | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Bayonne | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Middletown | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| East Orange | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| North Bergen | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Irvington | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Vineland | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| South Vineland | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Wayne | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| New Brunswick | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Union | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Piscataway | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Jackson | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Lakewood | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Hoboken | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| West New York | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Perth Amboy | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Plainfield | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in New Jersey?
In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Atlantic City and as late as Apr 9 in Manville.
When is the last frost in New Jersey?
The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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 New Jersey
- 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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