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When to Plant Spinach in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Mar 27 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

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
BridgeportFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
New HavenMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 1 – Sep 15
StamfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
North StamfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 14
WaterburyMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
NorwalkMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
DanburyMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
East NorwalkMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
New BritainMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 14
West HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 14
BristolMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 23 – Sep 6
MeridenMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
HamdenMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14
FairfieldFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
West HavenMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 1 – Sep 15
MilfordFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
StratfordFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
City of Milford (balance)Feb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
East HartfordMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 14
MiddletownMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
EnfieldMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
SouthingtonMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
SheltonMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 22 – Sep 5
NorwichMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 29 – Sep 12
TrumbullFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 11 – Sep 25
West TorringtonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
TorringtonMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
GlastonburyMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 31 – Sep 14
NaugatuckMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 7 – Mar 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 22 in Bridgeport and as late as Mar 27 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 28 – Sep 11.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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