Growing new zealand spinach in zone 6b

(Zone 6b = an average winter low of -5°F to 0°F.)

In USDA zone 6b, the typical last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 22. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 26 to April 2

Direct sow outdoorsApril 23 to April 30

Expected harvestJune 12 to July 9About 50 to 70 days from sowing.

These are zone 6b averages

Computed from 5,242 ZIP codes in zone 6b. 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.