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When to Plant Spinach in Massachusetts

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Boston and as late as Mar 29 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

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
BostonFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
WorcesterMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 26 – Sep 9
SpringfieldMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
LowellMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 15 – Aug 29
CambridgeFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
New BedfordFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 10 – Sep 24
DorchesterMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
BrocktonMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
Fall RiverFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 7 – Sep 21
QuincyMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 27 – Sep 10
LynnMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 25 – Sep 8
NewtonMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
SomervilleFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
LawrenceMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
FraminghamMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
Framingham CenterMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
WalthamMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 15 – Aug 29
HaverhillMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
MaldenFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
BrooklineMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
MedfordFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
TauntonMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 24 – Sep 7
ChicopeeMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
North ChicopeeMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
WeymouthMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 27 – Sep 10
RevereFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 14 – Sep 28
PeabodyMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 25 – Sep 8
MethuenMar 2 – Mar 16Sep 2 – Sep 16
South PeabodyMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 25 – Sep 8
BarnstableMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 183 Massachusetts cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Massachusetts cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Massachusetts?

In a typical Massachusetts location, sow outdoors Mar 14 – Mar 28. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 21 in Boston and as late as Mar 29 in North Adams. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 22 – Sep 5.

When is the last frost in Massachusetts?

The average last spring frost in Massachusetts ranges from April 4 in Boston to May 10 in North Adams, 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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