When to plant spinach in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 8 and the first fall frost around Oct 27. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedFeb 25
Start pickingApr 11
Plant again for fallAug 29
Your spinach calendar for zone 7a
- Feb 25: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Apr 11: Start picking spinach
- Aug 29: 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 7a. 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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