When to Plant Swiss Chard in West Virginia
In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.
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 |
|---|---|
| Huntington | Mar 22 – Apr 5 |
| Charleston | Mar 26 – Apr 9 |
| Parkersburg | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Morgantown | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Wheeling | Mar 30 – Apr 13 |
| Weirton Heights | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Weirton | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Fairmont | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Martinsburg | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Beckley | Apr 15 – Apr 29 |
| Clarksburg | Apr 1 – Apr 15 |
| Teays Valley | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| South Charleston | Apr 2 – Apr 16 |
| Saint Albans | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Vienna | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Bluefield | Apr 9 – Apr 23 |
| Cross Lanes | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Moundsville | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Bridgeport | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Oak Hill | Mar 31 – Apr 14 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Swiss chard in West Virginia?
In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 30 – Apr 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Huntington and as late as Apr 15 in Beckley.
When is the last frost in West Virginia?
The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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- Eggplant
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- Cantaloupe
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- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
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- Arugula
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
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- Onions
- Garlic
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- Basil
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- Oregano
- Thyme
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