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Can You Grow Swiss Chard in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–10b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Swiss Chard in Quebec

Direct sow

May 1

Harvest

Jun 20 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.