When to Plant New Zealand Spinach in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, plant outdoors March 1 to April 25, and expect your first harvest around April 25. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Mar 1
Projected first harvest
Apr 25
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
New Zealand Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
Apr 11
New Zealand Spinach is ready to harvest in about 55 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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