When to plant swiss chard in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, 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 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 10 – April 21 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | March 7 – April 18 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | March 9 – April 20 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | March 7 – April 18 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | February 16 – March 30 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | March 9 – April 20 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 1 – April 12 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | March 11 – April 22 |
Swiss Chard in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant swiss chard in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly January 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the swiss chard planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 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 Georgia?
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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