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When to Plant Spinach in District of Columbia

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Feb 15 – Mar 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 10 in Washington and as late as Feb 26 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

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
WashingtonFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
Downtown DCFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Columbia HeightsFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Mount PleasantFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
Central 14th Street / Spring RoadFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Northwest OneFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Foggy BottomFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
Mount Vernon TriangleFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
H Street NEFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Pleasant PlainsFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
NoMaFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
PetworthFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Capitol RiverfrontFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
Park ViewFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Golden TriangleFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
ShawFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
BrightwoodFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Adams MorganFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Kennedy StreetFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Southwest WaterfrontFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
Barracks RowFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Union MarketFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
AnacostiaFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
Colorado TriangleFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
Brentwood VillageFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
The WharfFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 23 – Oct 7
Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus BarnFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
Van NessFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
Benning RoadFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27
HillcrestFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 13 – Sep 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 35 District of Columbia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all District of Columbia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in District of Columbia?

In a typical District of Columbia location, sow outdoors Feb 15 – Mar 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 10 in Washington and as late as Feb 26 in Chevy Chase. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 13 – Sep 27.

When is the last frost in District of Columbia?

The average last spring frost in District of Columbia ranges from March 24 in Washington to April 9 in Chevy Chase, 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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