When to plant Spinach in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Apr 24–May 22; direct sow outdoors around Jun 30–Jul 21. Expect to harvest around Jun 3–Jul 1.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 22 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 30 – Jul 21 |
| Harvest | Jun 3 – Jul 1 |
| Harvest | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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