Growing spinach in zone 8b

In USDA zone 8b, the typical last spring frost is March 17 and the first fall frost is November 14. Here is when to plant spinach against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsFebruary 3 to February 10

Transplant outdoorsMarch 17

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 17 to February 24

Plant in fallSeptember 5 to October 10

These are zone 8b averages

Computed from 3,378 ZIP codes in zone 8b. 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 spinach from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.