When to plant swiss chard in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant swiss chard shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | January 18 – March 1 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – February 15 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 6 – February 17 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | January 11 – February 22 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 3 – February 14 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 9 – February 20 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – February 15 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 2 – February 13 |
Swiss Chard in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant swiss chard in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the swiss chard planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right swiss chard planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does swiss chard take to grow in Florida?
Swiss Chard takes about 50–60 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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