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When to Plant Spinach in Florida

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 14 – Dec 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 4 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 7 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 15 – Nov 29. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
JacksonvilleDec 21 – Jan 4Nov 10 – Nov 24
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaDec 9 – Dec 23Nov 17 – Dec 1
OrlandoDec 6 – Dec 20Nov 18 – Dec 2
St. PetersburgDec 6 – Dec 20Nov 20 – Dec 4
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 26 – Oct 10
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralDec 5 – Dec 19Nov 18 – Dec 2
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 20 – Feb 3Oct 7 – Oct 21
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayDec 5 – Dec 19Nov 18 – Dec 2
ClearwaterDec 6 – Dec 20Nov 19 – Dec 3
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 15 – Dec 29Nov 14 – Nov 28
BrandonDec 19 – Jan 2Nov 11 – Nov 25
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 25 – Jan 8Nov 6 – Nov 20
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 15 – Dec 29Nov 17 – Dec 1
Lehigh AcresDec 6 – Dec 20Nov 21 – Dec 5
MelbourneDec 9 – Dec 23Nov 17 – Dec 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, sow outdoors Dec 14 – Dec 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 4 in Sarasota and as late as Feb 7 in Crestview. For a fall crop, plant around Nov 15 – Nov 29. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, 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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