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When to Plant Spinach in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 2 – Mar 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 17 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

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
WichitaFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
Overland ParkFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 3 – Sep 17
Kansas CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
OlatheFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 3 – Sep 17
TopekaMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
LawrenceMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 2 – Sep 16
ShawneeFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
ManhattanMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 24 – Sep 7
LenexaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 3 – Sep 17
SalinaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 28 – Sep 11
HutchinsonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 26 – Sep 9
LeavenworthMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
LeawoodFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 3 – Sep 17
Dodge CityMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 25 – Sep 8
Garden CityMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 22 – Sep 5
EmporiaMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 28 – Sep 11
Junction CityMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 14
DerbyMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 27 – Sep 10
Prairie VillageFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
HaysMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
GardnerMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 29 – Sep 12
LiberalMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 29 – Sep 12
PittsburgFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 4 – Sep 18
NewtonMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
Great BendMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
McPhersonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
El DoradoMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 30 – Sep 13
AndoverFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
OttawaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 25 – Sep 8
WinfieldMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 2 – Mar 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 17 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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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