Growing new zealand spinach in zone 4b

(Zone 4b = an average winter low of -25°F to -20°F.)

In USDA zone 4b, the typical last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost is October 1. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsApril 10 to April 17

Direct sow outdoorsMay 8 to May 15

Expected harvestJune 27 to July 24About 50 to 70 days from sowing.

These are zone 4b averages

Computed from 1,251 ZIP codes in zone 4b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for new zealand spinach from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.