When to plant swiss chard in Laredo

Swiss chard is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Laredo's frost dates of Feb 2.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 5 – Jan 26
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Dec 25 – Jan 15
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Feb 13 – Feb 23
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Aug 28 – Sep 11
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Oct 24 – Nov 3
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 60 d
Laredo's 304-day season leaves this much room.
Swiss chard on Laredo'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
FEB 2
DEC 10

Common questions

When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Laredo?

Direct-sow around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.

When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Laredo?

Expect to harvest from around mid February (Feb 13–Feb 23) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Laredo?

Start seeds indoors around early January (Jan 5–Jan 26) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.

When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Laredo?

Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Laredo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.

Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Laredo?

Yes — Laredo supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around late August (Aug 28–Sep 11), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Laredo?

Laredo has roughly 304 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 Laredo's frost dates.

Confidence 85/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.