When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, plant outdoors May 15 to July 9, and expect your first harvest around July 9. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
Direct sow
May 15
Projected first harvest
Jul 9
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
Direct sow
May 10
Projected first harvest
Jul 4
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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