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Can You Grow Swiss Chard in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–10b

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

50–60 days

When to plant Swiss Chard in Connecticut

Direct sow

Apr 1

Harvest

May 21 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.