When to plant spinach in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedMar 11
Start pickingApr 25
Plant again for fallAug 17
Your spinach calendar for zone 6a
- Mar 11: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Apr 25: Start picking spinach
- Aug 17: 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 6a. 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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