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Chard planting and harvest datesChard Planting Dates in Central Illinois
Usual chard planting periods in Central Illinois, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanting | April 10 to June 1, July 21 to August 1 | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanting | Transplanting window in April | Transplanting window in May | Transplanting window in June | Transplanting window in July | Transplanting window in August |
What these dates mean in Central Illinois
Transplanting usually runs about 53 days, from Apr 10 to Jun 1.
That start date is close to the middle of the 3 places in this data set that report chard transplanting dates (Apr 10).
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Central Illinois. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Planting dates are a general guide; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
Related guides
- Chard Planting Calendar: Spring Through Fall
- Orchard Irrigation Calendar
- Orchard Pest Scouting Calendar
- Nut Orchard Calendar
Chard dates in other places
- Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon
- Columbia and Snake River valleys, Oregon
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Northern Illinois
- Oregon Coast
- Southern Illinois
- Western valleys (Portland, Roseburg, Medford), Oregon
Other crops in Central Illinois
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn (home garden)
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic
- Green onions (sets)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Muskmelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Pepper
- Pole Beans
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga
- Spinach
- Squash (summer)
- Squash (winter)
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Watermelon
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: Illinois Extension - When to Plant (Home Vegetable Gardening).