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When to Plant Spinach in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 22 in St. Marys and as late as Feb 28 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

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
AtlantaFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 13 – Sep 27
ColumbusJan 22 – Feb 5Sep 28 – Oct 12
SavannahJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 5 – Oct 19
AthensFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 15 – Sep 29
South FultonFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 25 – Oct 9
Sandy SpringsFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
RoswellFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
MaconFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 15 – Sep 29
Johns CreekFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
AlbanyJan 27 – Feb 10Sep 25 – Oct 9
Warner RobinsJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 24 – Oct 8
AlpharettaFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
MariettaFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 12 – Sep 26
SmyrnaFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 12 – Sep 26
ValdostaJan 22 – Feb 5Oct 2 – Oct 16
BrookhavenFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
StonecrestFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
DunwoodyFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
AugustaJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 9 – Oct 23
Peachtree CornersFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 14 – Sep 28
GainesvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 19 – Oct 3
MiltonFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 9 – Sep 23
NewnanFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 7 – Sep 21
MabletonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 12 – Sep 26
RomeFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 8 – Sep 22
MartinezJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 9 – Oct 23
East PointFeb 1 – Feb 15Sep 25 – Oct 9
Peachtree CityFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 11 – Sep 25
DaltonFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
KennesawFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 11 – Feb 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 22 in St. Marys and as late as Feb 28 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 14 – Sep 28.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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