When to Plant Swiss Chard in New Mexico
In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.
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 |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | Mar 16 – Mar 30 |
| Las Cruces | Feb 19 – Mar 5 |
| Rio Rancho | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Enchanted Hills | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Santa Fe | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Roswell | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Farmington | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| South Valley | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Clovis | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Hobbs | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Alamogordo | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Carlsbad | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Gallup | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Sunland Park | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Los Lunas | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Chaparral | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Deming | Mar 17 – Mar 31 |
| Las Vegas | May 3 – May 17 |
| Artesia | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Los Alamos | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Portales | Mar 25 – Apr 8 |
| Lovington | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| North Valley | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Espanola | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Silver City | Mar 14 – Mar 28 |
| Anthony | Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Grants | Apr 26 – May 10 |
Showing the 27 most populous of 27 New Mexico cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Mexico cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in New Mexico?
In a typical New Mexico location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 7 in Chaparral and as late as May 3 in Las Vegas.
When is the last frost in New Mexico?
The average last spring frost in New Mexico ranges from February 28 in Chaparral to May 24 in Las Vegas, 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 Mexico
- 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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