Growing new zealand spinach in zone 6a

(Zone 6a = an average winter low of -10°F to -5°F.)

In USDA zone 6a, the typical last spring frost is April 29 and the first fall frost is October 16. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsApril 1 to April 8

Direct sow outdoorsApril 29 to May 6

Expected harvestJune 18 to July 15About 50 to 70 days from sowing.

These are zone 6a averages

Computed from 5,156 ZIP codes in zone 6a. 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.