When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, plant outdoors May 30 to July 24, and expect your first harvest around July 24. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
Direct sow
May 30
Projected first harvest
Jul 24
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
Direct sow
May 20
Projected first harvest
Jul 14
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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