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When to Plant Swiss Chard in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–60 days

Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.

Swiss Chard Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
HoustonJan 12 – Jan 26
San AntonioFeb 4 – Feb 18
DallasFeb 9 – Feb 23
Fort WorthFeb 12 – Feb 26
AustinFeb 17 – Mar 3
El PasoFeb 9 – Feb 23
ArlingtonFeb 16 – Mar 2
Corpus ChristiJan 10 – Jan 24
PlanoFeb 14 – Feb 28
LaredoDec 30 – Jan 13
LubbockMar 3 – Mar 17
GarlandFeb 14 – Feb 28
IrvingFeb 9 – Feb 23
CypressJan 29 – Feb 12
AmarilloMar 25 – Apr 8
Grand PrairieFeb 16 – Mar 2
BrownsvilleDec 19 – Jan 2
McKinneyFeb 24 – Mar 10
FriscoFeb 14 – Feb 28
PasadenaJan 12 – Jan 26
MesquiteFeb 9 – Feb 23
KilleenFeb 21 – Mar 7
McAllenDec 19 – Jan 2
CarrolltonFeb 9 – Feb 23
MidlandMar 5 – Mar 19
WacoFeb 16 – Mar 2
DentonFeb 20 – Mar 6
AbileneFeb 27 – Mar 13
Round RockFeb 18 – Mar 4
BeaumontJan 24 – Feb 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Swiss chard in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 14 – Feb 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 18 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 31 in Dumas.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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.

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