When to plant Spinach in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Feb 24–Mar 24; direct sow outdoors around Sep 7–Sep 28. Expect to harvest around Apr 5–May 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 24 – Mar 24 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Harvest | Apr 5 – May 3 |
| Harvest | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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