Growing new zealand spinach in zone 8a

(Zone 8a = an average winter low of 10°F to 15°F.)

In USDA zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is when to plant new zealand spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 1 to March 8

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 29 to April 5

Expected harvestMay 18 to June 14About 50 to 70 days from sowing.

These are zone 8a averages

Computed from 3,407 ZIP codes in zone 8a. 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.