When to Plant Swiss Chard in Vermont
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 8 in Burlington and as late as Apr 29 in Morristown.
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 |
|---|---|
| Burlington | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| South Burlington | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Colchester | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Rutland | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Essex Junction | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Hartford | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Bennington | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Barre | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Williston | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Montpelier | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| St Johnsbury | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Brattleboro | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Winooski | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Saint Albans | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Middlebury (village) | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Saint Johnsbury | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Morristown | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Lyndon | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Rockingham | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Newport | Apr 23 – May 7 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Vermont cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Vermont cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in Vermont?
In a typical Vermont location, sow outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 8 in Burlington and as late as Apr 29 in Morristown.
When is the last frost in Vermont?
The average last spring frost in Vermont ranges from April 29 in Burlington to May 20 in Morristown, 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 Vermont
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- Peppers
- Eggplant
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- Zucchini
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- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
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- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
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- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
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