Robust and versatile – great for beginners.
Chard (also known as Mangold) belongs to the Vegetables category and is suitable for outdoor planting from Mid Spring onwards.
Use the Growing Temperature Sum (GTS) as a guide: Chard can be safely transplanted once the local GTS has passed the threshold for Mid Spring and no frost is expected. GrowPilot.guide calculates the current GTS for your location automatically.
🗓️ Tip: Always check the 10-day weather forecast before planting outdoors. The GTS is a helpful guide but does not replace a frost check for your specific area.
Chard tolerates light frost down to about −3°C. Extended cold periods or hard frosts are harmful. Once night temperatures stay above 5°C, it is safe to plant outdoors.
Chard grows best at daytime temperatures between 14°C and 28°C. Night temperatures should not fall below 5°C.
Chard is relatively robust against mold and tolerates wetter conditions well. Still, always avoid waterlogging.
Rain sensitivity: Low – Relatively rain-tolerant – good drainage is sufficient.
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