When to Plant Chard in Yukon
Swiss chard is a colorful, heat-tolerant green with large crinkled leaves and vibrant stalks in red, yellow, and white. Both the leaves and stems are edible and nutritious.
Yukon spans USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.
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Chard Planting Calendar for Yukon
▸ Zone 2a ~94 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 30 · First frost: September 1 · 94 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 18 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 30 | May 30 – Jun 13 |
| Direct Sow | May 23 | May 23 – Jun 13 |
| Harvest | July 25 | Jul 25 – Sep 12 |
| Fall Sowing | June 9 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 |
▸ Zone 2b ~111 day growing season · Full guide →
Last frost: May 22 · First frost: September 10 · 111 day season
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 10 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 22 | May 22 – Jun 5 |
| Direct Sow | May 15 | May 15 – Jun 5 |
| Harvest | July 17 | Jul 17 – Sep 4 |
| Fall Sowing | June 18 | Jun 18 – Jul 2 |
Growing Tips for Yukon
Direct sow or transplant after last frost. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production. Chard tolerates both heat and light frost.
Chard in Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Chard in Yukon?
Planting dates for Chard in Yukon depend on your USDA zone. Yukon spans zones 2a, 2b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.
What zone is Yukon for planting?
Yukon contains USDA hardiness zones 2a, 2b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.