When to plant spinach in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedDec 20
Start pickingFeb 3
Plant again for fallOct 22
Your spinach calendar for zone 10a
- Dec 20: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Feb 3: Start picking spinach
- Oct 22: Sow spinach seeds again for a fall crop
A cool-weather crop. Plant early in spring and again in late summer.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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