When to plant swiss chard in Shreveport

Swiss chard is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Shreveport's frost dates of Mar 3.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 3 – Feb 24
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 18 – Sep 1
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Oct 14 – Oct 24
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
50 – 60 d
Shreveport's 271-day season leaves this much room.
Swiss chard on Shreveport'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
MAR 3
NOV 17

Common questions

When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Shreveport?

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

When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Shreveport?

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

When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Shreveport?

Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 3–Feb 24) in Shreveport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.

When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Shreveport?

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

Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Shreveport?

Yes — Shreveport supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around mid August (Aug 18–Sep 1), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Shreveport?

Shreveport has roughly 271 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 Shreveport's frost dates.

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