When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, plant outdoors April 25 to June 19, and expect your first harvest around June 19. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
Direct sow
Apr 25
Projected first harvest
Jun 19
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
Direct sow
Apr 20
Projected first harvest
Jun 14
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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