When to Plant Swiss Chard in South Carolina
In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney.
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 |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Charleston | Jan 14 – Jan 28 |
| North Charleston | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Mount Pleasant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 |
| Rock Hill | Mar 6 – Mar 20 |
| Greenville | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Summerville | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Sumter | Mar 3 – Mar 17 |
| Goose Creek | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Hilton Head Island | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Florence | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Spartanburg | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Hilton Head | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
| Myrtle Beach | Feb 28 – Mar 14 |
| Aiken | Feb 26 – Mar 12 |
| Greer | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Anderson | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Mauldin | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Greenwood | Mar 5 – Mar 19 |
| North Augusta | Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Taylors | Mar 7 – Mar 21 |
| Saint Andrews | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Conway | Feb 22 – Mar 8 |
| Easley | Mar 11 – Mar 25 |
| Simpsonville | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| Wade Hampton | Feb 23 – Mar 9 |
| Lexington | Mar 4 – Mar 18 |
| Socastee | Feb 22 – Mar 8 |
| Hanahan | Feb 14 – Feb 28 |
| Bluffton | Feb 10 – Feb 24 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 58 South Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all South Carolina cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in South Carolina?
In a typical South Carolina location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 14 in Charleston and as late as Mar 30 in Gaffney.
When is the last frost in South Carolina?
The average last spring frost in South Carolina ranges from February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, 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 South Carolina
- 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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