When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, plant outdoors April 15 to June 9, and expect your first harvest around June 9. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Direct sow
Apr 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 9
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Apr 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 4
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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