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When to Plant Spinach in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 10 in Mobile and as late as Feb 23 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 40–50 days

Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

Spinach Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
HuntsvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
BirminghamFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 16 – Sep 30
MontgomeryJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 18 – Oct 2
MobileJan 10 – Jan 24Oct 11 – Oct 25
TuscaloosaFeb 4 – Feb 18Sep 15 – Sep 29
HooverFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 13 – Sep 27
DothanJan 18 – Feb 1Sep 29 – Oct 13
AuburnJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 22 – Oct 6
DecaturFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 12 – Sep 26
MadisonFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
FlorenceFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 8 – Sep 22
Phenix CityJan 22 – Feb 5Sep 28 – Oct 12
GadsdenFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 18 – Oct 2
East FlorenceFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 8 – Sep 22
PrattvilleJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 18 – Oct 2
Vestavia HillsFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 16 – Sep 30
AlabasterFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 13 – Sep 27
OpelikaFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
EnterpriseJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 26 – Oct 10
BessemerFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 15 – Sep 29
HomewoodFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 16 – Sep 30
AthensFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 17 – Oct 1
DaphneFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 24 – Oct 8
NorthportFeb 4 – Feb 18Sep 15 – Sep 29
DixianaFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 6 – Sep 20
PelhamFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 13 – Sep 27
PrichardJan 10 – Jan 24Oct 11 – Oct 25
AnnistonFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbertvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 24 – Oct 8
OxfordFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 14 – Sep 28

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 10 in Mobile and as late as Feb 23 in Jacksonville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 15 – Sep 29.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do spinach take to grow?

Spinach typically take 40–50 days from planting to harvest. Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.

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