When to Plant Swiss Chard in New York
In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning.
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 |
|---|---|
| New York City | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Brooklyn | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Queens | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Manhattan | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| The Bronx | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Staten Island | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Buffalo | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Jamaica | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Rochester | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Yonkers | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Astoria | Mar 9 – Mar 23 |
| Syracuse | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Amherst | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Elmhurst | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Corona | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Albany | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Richmond Hill | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| West Albany | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Greenburgh | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| New Rochelle | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| South Ozone Park | Mar 12 – Mar 26 |
| Cheektowaga | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Ridgewood | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Mount Vernon | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Forest Hills | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Jackson Heights | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Bayside | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| Schenectady | Apr 6 – Apr 20 |
| Utica | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Brentwood | Mar 20 – Apr 3 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in New York?
In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 20 – Apr 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 5 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 26 in Corning.
When is the last frost in New York?
The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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 York
- 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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