When to plant Spinach in Zone 8a
In Zone 8a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Feb 8–Mar 8; direct sow outdoors around Sep 23–Oct 14. Expect to harvest around Mar 20–Apr 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Harvest | Mar 20 – Apr 17 |
| Harvest | Nov 2 – Nov 23 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 8a averages a last spring frost around Mar 22 and a first fall frost around Nov 18. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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