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Can You Grow Swiss Chard in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–10b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Swiss Chard in New Brunswick

Direct sow

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 4 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick'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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.