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Chard planting and harvest datesChard Planting Dates in Northern Illinois
Usual chard planting periods in Northern 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 24 to May 15, July 24 to Aug. 10 | 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 July | Transplanting window in August |
What these dates mean in Northern Illinois
Transplanting usually runs about 22 days, from Apr 24 to May 15.
That start date is about 14 days later than 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 Northern 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 Illinois
- Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon
- Columbia and Snake River valleys, Oregon
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Oregon Coast
- Southern Illinois
- Western valleys (Portland, Roseburg, Medford), Oregon
Other crops in Northern 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).