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When to plant Spinach in Zone 1a

In Zone 1a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around May 4–Jun 1; direct sow outdoors around Jun 20–Jul 11. Expect to harvest around Jun 13–Jul 11.

StepWhen
Direct sow outdoorsMay 4 – Jun 1
Direct sow outdoorsJun 20 – Jul 11
HarvestJun 13 – Jul 11
HarvestJul 30 – Aug 20

Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.

Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.

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