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When to Plant Spinach in Kentucky

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 17 in Louisville and as late as Mar 20 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

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
LouisvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 14 – Sep 28
LexingtonMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
Lexington-FayetteMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
MeadsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 28 – Sep 11
Bowling GreenFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 5 – Sep 19
OwensboroFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 7 – Sep 21
CovingtonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
RichmondMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
GeorgetownMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
FlorenceMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
HopkinsvilleFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
NicholasvilleFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 6 – Sep 20
ElizabethtownMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
HendersonFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
FrankfortMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 29 – Sep 12
JeffersontownFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
IndependenceMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
PaducahFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
Valley StationFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 12 – Sep 26
RadcliffMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
AshlandMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 28 – Sep 11
NewburgFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 6 – Sep 20
MadisonvilleFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 6 – Sep 20
MurrayFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 6 – Sep 20
ErlangerMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
WinchesterMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fern CreekFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 6 – Sep 20
Saint MatthewsFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 8 – Sep 22
OkolonaFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 6 – Sep 20
DanvilleFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 1 – Sep 15

Showing the 30 most populous of 52 Kentucky cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kentucky cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Kentucky?

In a typical Kentucky location, sow outdoors Mar 1 – Mar 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 17 in Louisville and as late as Mar 20 in Shelbyville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

When is the last frost in Kentucky?

The average last spring frost in Kentucky ranges from March 31 in Louisville to May 1 in Shelbyville, 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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