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When to Plant Spinach in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Mar 19 – Apr 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Winona and as late as Apr 24 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

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
MinneapolisMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 21 – Sep 4
Saint PaulMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 21 – Sep 4
RochesterMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 11 – Aug 25
BloomingtonMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 23 – Sep 6
DuluthApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 17 – Aug 31
Brooklyn ParkMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27
PlymouthMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
Maple GroveMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27
WoodburyMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
EaganMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 23 – Sep 6
Saint CloudMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 5 – Aug 19
Eden PrairieMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
West Coon RapidsMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27
Coon RapidsMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27
BlaineMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 7 – Aug 21
BurnsvilleMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 23 – Sep 6
LakevilleMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 15 – Aug 29
MinnetonkaMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 14 – Aug 28
Apple ValleyMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 15 – Aug 29
EdinaMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 23 – Sep 6
Minnetonka MillsMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
Saint Louis ParkMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
MoorheadMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 8 – Aug 22
MankatoMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 14 – Aug 28
MaplewoodMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
ShakopeeMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
RichfieldMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 23 – Sep 6
Cottage GroveMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 24 – Sep 7
RosevilleMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 13 – Aug 27
Inver Grove HeightsMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 21 – Sep 4

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota location, sow outdoors Mar 19 – Apr 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 10 in Winona and as late as Apr 24 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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