When to plant Spinach in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Spinach: direct sow outdoors around Jan 17–Feb 14; direct sow outdoors around Oct 10–Oct 31. Expect to harvest around Feb 26–Mar 26.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 17 – Feb 14 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Harvest | Feb 26 – Mar 26 |
| Harvest | Nov 19 – Dec 10 |
Tip: Very cold-hardy; sow as soon as soil can be worked, and again in fall. Bolts in heat.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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