When to Plant Swiss Chard in Oregon
In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Beaverton and as late as May 19 in Altamont.
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 |
|---|---|
| Portland | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Eugene | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Salem | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Gresham | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Hillsboro | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Beaverton | Jan 21 – Feb 4 |
| Bend | May 16 – May 30 |
| Medford | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Springfield | Mar 21 – Apr 4 |
| Corvallis | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Albany | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Tigard | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Aloha | Jan 21 – Feb 4 |
| Lake Oswego | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Keizer | Mar 13 – Mar 27 |
| Grants Pass | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Oregon City | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| McMinnville | Mar 15 – Mar 29 |
| Redmond | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| Tualatin | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| West Linn | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Woodburn | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Forest Grove | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Newberg | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Wilsonville | Feb 25 – Mar 11 |
| Roseburg | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Klamath Falls | May 19 – Jun 2 |
| Ashland | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Milwaukie | Feb 4 – Feb 18 |
| Bethany | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Oregon?
In a typical Oregon location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 21 in Beaverton and as late as May 19 in Altamont.
When is the last frost in Oregon?
The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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 Oregon
- 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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