When to Plant Swiss Chard in the UK

Swiss chard grows well in mild conditions and can be planted across much of the growing season. Planting at the right time helps seeds germinate quickly and plants grow steadily.

Swiss chard is usually grown from seed planted directly into the soil.

Regular sowing can provide harvests over many months.

Spring planting

Swiss chard seeds are often planted from March onwards, once soil becomes workable.

Spring planting usually produces steady leaf growth.

Cool conditions help young plants establish.

Summer planting

Swiss chard can also be planted in late spring and summer.

Later plantings often continue growing into autumn.

Swiss chard tolerates cooler weather well.

Growing Swiss chard in containers

Swiss chard can be planted in containers filled with compost.

For container advice, see growing Swiss chard in containers

Planning Swiss chard harvests

Planting Swiss chard regularly helps provide continuous leaves to harvest.

Most Swiss chard is harvested from spring through autumn.

For growing advice, see how to grow Swiss chard in the UK.