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Can You Grow Swiss Chard in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–10b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Swiss Chard in Alabama

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 6 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.