When to Plant Swiss Chard in Utah
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Saint George and as late as May 14 in Heber City.
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 |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| West Valley City | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Provo | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| West Jordan | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Orem | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Sandy | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Ogden | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
| Layton | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Saint George | Feb 21 – Mar 7 |
| South Jordan | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Millcreek | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Taylorsville | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Lehi | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Logan | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Murray | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Draper | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Bountiful | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Riverton | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Pleasant Grove | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Roy | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Spanish Fork | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Kearns | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Cottonwood Heights | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Tooele | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Midvale | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Springville | Apr 4 – Apr 18 |
| Holladay | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Herriman | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Clearfield | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Kaysville | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Utah?
In a typical Utah location, sow outdoors Apr 3 – Apr 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Saint George and as late as May 14 in Heber City.
When is the last frost in Utah?
The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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 Utah
- 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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