When to plant Spinach in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Feb 1–Mar 1; direct sow outdoors around Sep 30–Oct 21. Expect to harvest around Mar 13–Apr 10.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Harvest | Mar 13 – Apr 10 |
| Harvest | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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