When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, plant outdoors May 5 to June 29, and expect your first harvest around June 29. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
Direct sow
May 5
Projected first harvest
Jun 29
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
Direct sow
Apr 30
Projected first harvest
Jun 24
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
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