When to plant swiss chard in Akron

Swiss chard is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Akron's frost dates of Apr 30.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Apr 2 – Apr 23
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 16 – May 7
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 5 – Jun 15
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Jul 20 – Aug 3
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Sep 15 – Sep 25
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 60 d
Akron's 171-day season leaves this much room.
Swiss chard on Akron'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
APR 30
OCT 19

Common questions

When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Akron?

Direct-sow around mid April (Apr 16–May 7) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.

When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Akron?

Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 5–Jun 15) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.

When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Akron?

Start seeds indoors around early April (Apr 2–Apr 23) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.

When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Akron?

Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 16–May 7) in Akron, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.

Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Akron?

Yes — Akron supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around mid July (Jul 20–Aug 3), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Akron?

Akron has roughly 171 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 Akron's frost dates.

Confidence 83/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.