Grow crisp, flavorful salad greens weeks earlier by starting lettuce, spinach, and arugula indoors in cool conditions. With rich, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and a little protection from pests and heat, you’ll enjoy abundant harvests from spring through fall.
swiss chard
Salad Garden Planting Calendar For Spring and Fall
Grow a year-round salad garden—even in a single stock tank—with this simple spring and fall planting calendar. Discover when to plant lettuce, spinach, arugula, kale, and Swiss chard for a steady supply of fresh, flavorful greens.
How to Harvest Salad Greens For Cut and Come Again Growth
Keep your salad table thriving with the simple “cut and come again” method! Learn how to harvest lettuce, chard, kale, mustard greens, and more for crisp, flavorful greens that keep producing throughout the season.
Growing Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is a colorful, easy-to-grow leafy green that keeps producing from summer into fall—and even into spring in milder climates. With its mild flavor, quick harvest time, and tolerance for light frost and some heat, it’s a versatile garden favorite for fresh eating or cooking.
How To Grow Swiss Chard
Discover how to grow vibrant, nutritious Swiss chard from seed to harvest. Learn the best planting times, varieties, spacing, watering, feeding, pest protection, and harvesting tips for a thriving crop.



