When to plant spinach in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 1 and the first fall frost around Dec 1. Here is when to plant spinach.
Sow in the bedJan 18
Start pickingMar 4
Plant again for fallOct 3
Your spinach calendar for zone 9a
- Jan 18: Sow spinach seeds in the bed
- Mar 4: Start picking spinach
- Oct 3: Sow spinach seeds again for a fall crop
A cool-weather crop. Plant early in spring and again in late summer.
Spacing in a raised bed: 9 plants per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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