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When to plant swiss chard in North Carolina

North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant swiss chard shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Charlottethe swiss chard direct sow window (March 16April 27) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Charlotte8aMarch 30November 3March 16 – April 27
Raleigh8aMarch 28November 8March 14 – April 25
Greensboro8aApril 1November 4March 18 – April 29
Durham8aApril 2November 4March 19 – April 30
Winston-Salem8aMarch 26November 9March 12 – April 23
Fayetteville8aMarch 30November 10March 16 – April 27
Cary8aMarch 27November 8March 13 – April 24
Wilmington8bMarch 19November 20March 5 – April 16

Swiss Chard in North Carolina: FAQ

When can I plant swiss chard in North Carolina?

Across North Carolina, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the swiss chard planting date vary across North Carolina?

Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?

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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