When to plant swiss chard in Tennessee
Tennessee spans USDA zones 7a–8a, 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 2 in Memphis to April 8 in Halls — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | March 18 – April 29 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | March 2 – April 13 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 28 – May 9 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | March 10 – April 21 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 20 – May 1 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 26 – May 7 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 20 – May 1 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | April 5 – May 17 |
Swiss Chard in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant swiss chard in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly March 2 in Memphis to April 8 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the swiss chard planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 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 Tennessee?
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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