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Swiss Chard

Sown Sep–Oct · 55–70 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

You can sow swiss chard now.

Allow 55–70 days, which puts first harvest around November – December 2026.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Rabi
Sowing Sep–Oct
Duration 55–70
Spacing 40 × 25 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 10–24 °C
Seed rate 6–8 kg
Yield 25–35 t
Watch for Leaf spot, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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