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When to plant swiss chard in Virginia

Virginia 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 2 in Norfolk to April 12 in Radford below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Virginia Beachthe swiss chard direct sow window (March 15April 26) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Virginia Beach8bMarch 29November 12March 15 – April 26
Chesapeake8aMarch 23November 18March 9 – April 20
Arlington7bMarch 24November 18March 10 – April 21
Norfolk8bMarch 16November 26March 2 – April 13
Richmond7bApril 3November 4March 20 – May 1
Newport News8aApril 1November 9March 18 – April 29
Alexandria8aMarch 24November 18March 10 – April 21
Hampton8bMarch 24November 15March 10 – April 21

Swiss Chard in Virginia: FAQ

When can I plant swiss chard in Virginia?

Across Virginia, the time to direct-sow swiss chard spans roughly March 2 in Norfolk to April 12 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the swiss chard planting date vary across Virginia?

Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?

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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