When to plant swiss chard in Wilmington
Common questions
When can I sow swiss chard outdoors in Wilmington?
Direct-sow around early April (Apr 5–Apr 26) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
When will swiss chard be ready to harvest in Wilmington?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 25–Jun 4) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start swiss chard seeds indoors in Wilmington?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 9–Mar 30) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant swiss chard outdoors in Wilmington?
Transplant outdoors around early April (Apr 5–Apr 26) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
Can I plant swiss chard in autumn in Wilmington?
Yes — Wilmington supports a second, autumn sowing of swiss chard around early August (Aug 9–Aug 23), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Wilmington?
Wilmington has roughly 214 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 Wilmington's frost dates.