When to Plant Spinach in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around January 28, transplant or plant outdoors March 4 to April 15, and expect your first harvest around April 15. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around October 6. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 28
Transplant outdoors
Mar 4
Projected first harvest
Apr 15
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 6
Projected first harvest
Nov 17
spring planting
fall planting
Most spinach mature in about 41 to 45 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Spinach planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 16
Transplant outdoors
Feb 20
Projected first harvest
Apr 3
fall planting
Direct sow
Oct 16
Projected first harvest
Nov 27
spring planting
fall planting
Most spinach mature in about 41 to 45 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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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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