When to plant spinach in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedJan 4
Start pickingFeb 18
Plant again for fallOct 12
Your spinach calendar for zone 9b
- Jan 4: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Feb 18: Start picking spinach
- Oct 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 9b. 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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