When to plant swiss chard in Jacksonville
Common questions
When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Jacksonville?
Direct-sow around late January (Jan 26–Feb 16) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Jacksonville?
Expect to harvest from around mid March (Mar 17–Mar 27) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Jacksonville?
Start seeds indoors around mid January (Jan 12–Feb 2) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Jacksonville?
Transplant outdoors around late January (Jan 26–Feb 16) in Jacksonville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Jacksonville?
Yes — Jacksonville supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around mid September (Sep 19–Oct 3), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville has roughly 311 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow swiss chard to maturity outdoors.
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 Jacksonville's frost dates.