When to plant Spinach in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Mar 10–Apr 7; direct sow outdoors around Aug 22–Sep 12. Expect to harvest around Apr 19–May 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 10 – Apr 7 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Harvest | Apr 19 – May 17 |
| Harvest | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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