Growing new zealand spinach in zone 5a

(Zone 5a = an average winter low of -20°F to -15°F.)

In USDA zone 5a, the typical last spring frost is May 3 and the first fall frost is October 5. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsApril 5 to April 12

Direct sow outdoorsMay 3 to May 10

Expected harvestJune 22 to July 19About 50 to 70 days from sowing.

These are zone 5a averages

Computed from 2,383 ZIP codes in zone 5a. 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.