When to Plant Spinach in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 11, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to April 29, and expect your first harvest around April 29. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around September 15. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 11
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Apr 29
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 15
Projected first harvest
Oct 27
spring planting
fall planting
Most spinach mature in about 41 to 45 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 6
Transplant outdoors
Mar 13
Projected first harvest
Apr 24
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 25
Projected first harvest
Nov 6
spring planting
fall planting
Most spinach mature in about 41 to 45 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
3 varieties of spinach in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with spinach
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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