When to plant spinach in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedFeb 11
Start pickingMar 28
Plant again for fallSep 12
Your spinach calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 11: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Mar 28: Start picking spinach
- Sep 12: 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 8a. 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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