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Can You Grow Swiss Chard in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Swiss chard grows excellently here — cold-tolerant and productive continuously through the season.

Plant zones

2a–10b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Swiss Chard in Alberta

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is one of the most productive and cold-tolerant leafy greens — beautiful and nutritious.

Direct sow in spring or fall. Harvest outer leaves continuously. Survives light frost. More heat-tolerant than spinach. Excellent for containers and indoor growing under lights.

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Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.