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When to Plant Spinach in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Evansville and as late as Mar 21 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

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
IndianapolisMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 26 – Sep 9
Fort WayneMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 26 – Sep 9
EvansvilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 15 – Sep 29
South BendMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 28 – Sep 11
CarmelMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 26 – Sep 9
BloomingtonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
HammondMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
GaryMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 1 – Sep 15
FishersMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 26 – Sep 9
LafayetteMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 23 – Sep 6
MuncieMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
Terre HauteMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
NoblesvilleMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 26 – Sep 9
KokomoMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 23 – Sep 6
GreenwoodMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 26 – Sep 9
AndersonMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
ElkhartMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 26 – Sep 9
MishawakaMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 28 – Sep 11
LawrenceMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14
JeffersonvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
ColumbusFeb 28 – Mar 14Aug 30 – Sep 13
West LafayetteMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 23 – Sep 6
PortageMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 1 – Sep 15
WestfieldMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 26 – Sep 9
New AlbanyFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
RichmondMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 25 – Sep 8
MerrillvilleMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 30 – Sep 13
GoshenMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 26 – Sep 9
ValparaisoMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 30 – Sep 13
Michigan CityMar 8 – Mar 22Sep 1 – Sep 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Evansville and as late as Mar 21 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 26 – Sep 9.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, 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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