Spinach Planting Guide

Quick Facts

Sunlight ⛅ Partial Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 6 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.5 inch

Min Soil Temp 35°F

Germination 5–14 days

Days to Maturity 35–50 days

Frost Tolerance Heavy frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.5–7.5

Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	Apr 17	May 15	May 15	Jun 28	Aug 12
Zone 4	Apr 12	May 10	May 10	Jun 23	Aug 7
Zone 5	Apr 2	Apr 30	Apr 30	Jun 13	Jul 28
Zone 6	Mar 18	Apr 15	Apr 15	May 29	Jul 13
Zone 7	Mar 8	Apr 5	Apr 5	May 19	Jul 3
Zone 8	Feb 20	Mar 20	Mar 20	May 3	Jun 17
Zone 9	Jan 31	Feb 28	Feb 28	Apr 13	May 28
Zone 10	Jan 13	Feb 10	Feb 10	Mar 26	May 10
Zone 11	Jan 1	Jan 15	Jan 15	Feb 28	Apr 14
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

What you'll need — Your Zone

🛒 Spinach — Seeds & Supplies

🌱 Spinach Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Strawberry Peas

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.