Growing new zealand spinach in zone 7b
(Zone 7b = an average winter low of 5°F to 10°F.)
In USDA zone 7b, the typical last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 1. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.
Start seeds indoorsMarch 8 to March 15
Direct sow outdoorsApril 5 to April 12
Expected harvestMay 25 to June 21About 50 to 70 days from sowing.
These are zone 7b averages
Computed from 3,851 ZIP codes in zone 7b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.
Get my exact datesUSDA 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.