When to plant swiss chard in Salt Lake City
Common questions
When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Direct-sow around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Salt Lake City?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 19–May 29) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Salt Lake City?
Start seeds indoors around mid March (Mar 16–Apr 6) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Salt Lake City?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Salt Lake City, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Salt Lake City?
Yes — Salt Lake City supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around late July (Jul 24–Aug 7), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has roughly 194 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 Salt Lake City's frost dates.