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When to Plant Spinach in Louisiana

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 7 – Jan 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 13 in Metairie and as late as Feb 3 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 9 – Oct 23.

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
New OrleansDec 21 – Jan 4Nov 5 – Nov 19
Baton RougeJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 1 – Oct 15
ShreveportJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 29 – Oct 13
MetairieDec 13 – Dec 27Nov 7 – Nov 21
LafayetteJan 2 – Jan 16Oct 9 – Oct 23
Lake CharlesJan 3 – Jan 17Oct 12 – Oct 26
Bossier CityJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 29 – Oct 13
KennerDec 19 – Jan 2Nov 5 – Nov 19
MonroeJan 25 – Feb 8Sep 20 – Oct 4
AlexandriaJan 16 – Jan 30Oct 2 – Oct 16
HoumaDec 25 – Jan 8Oct 22 – Nov 5
MarreroDec 13 – Dec 27Nov 7 – Nov 21
New IberiaDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 16 – Oct 30
LaplaceDec 29 – Jan 12Oct 19 – Nov 2
CentralJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 1 – Oct 15
SlidellJan 13 – Jan 27Oct 6 – Oct 20
PrairievilleDec 29 – Jan 12Oct 18 – Nov 1
TerrytownDec 21 – Jan 4Nov 5 – Nov 19
RustonJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 21 – Oct 5
HammondJan 25 – Feb 8Sep 24 – Oct 8
HarveyDec 21 – Jan 4Nov 5 – Nov 19
SulphurJan 19 – Feb 2Sep 30 – Oct 14
Bayou CaneDec 25 – Jan 8Oct 22 – Nov 5
ShenandoahJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 1 – Oct 15
NatchitochesJan 17 – Jan 31Oct 6 – Oct 20
GretnaDec 21 – Jan 4Nov 5 – Nov 19
ChalmetteDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 22 – Nov 5
OpelousasJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 28 – Oct 12
ZacharyJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 1 – Oct 15
EstelleDec 30 – Jan 13Oct 17 – Oct 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 66 Louisiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Louisiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Louisiana?

In a typical Louisiana location, sow outdoors Jan 7 – Jan 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 13 in Metairie and as late as Feb 3 in Minden. For a fall crop, plant around Oct 9 – Oct 23.

When is the last frost in Louisiana?

The average last spring frost in Louisiana ranges from January 24 in Metairie to March 17 in Minden, 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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