When to plant swiss chard in Munich
Swiss chard is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Munich's frost dates of May 8.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 10 – May 1
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 24 – May 15
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 13 – Jun 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 60 d
Munich's 146-day season leaves this much room.
Swiss chard on Munich's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
FROST
MAY 8
OCT 1
Common questions
When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Munich?
Direct-sow around late April (Apr 24–May 15) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Munich?
Expect to harvest from around mid June (Jun 13–Jun 23) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Munich?
Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 10–May 1) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Munich?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 24–May 15) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Munich?
Munich has roughly 146 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow swiss chard to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow swiss chard as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Munich's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.