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When to Plant Spinach in Missouri

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 10 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

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
Kansas CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
St. LouisFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
SpringfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 1 – Sep 15
ColumbiaFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 5 – Sep 19
IndependenceFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
Lee's SummitMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 31 – Sep 14
O'FallonFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
Saint JosephMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
Saint CharlesFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 3 – Sep 17
Blue SpringsFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 3 – Sep 17
Saint PetersFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
FlorissantFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
JoplinFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 1 – Sep 15
ChesterfieldFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
Jefferson CityFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 5 – Sep 19
Cape GirardeauFeb 22 – Mar 8Aug 30 – Sep 13
OakvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
WildwoodMar 1 – Mar 15Aug 28 – Sep 11
WentzvilleFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 31 – Sep 14
University CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
BallwinFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 3 – Sep 17
LibertyMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 22 – Sep 5
RaytownFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
MehlvilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
KirkwoodFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
Maryland HeightsFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
GladstoneFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 7 – Sep 21
HazelwoodFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
GrandviewFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 3 – Sep 17
Webster GrovesFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 90 Missouri cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Missouri cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Missouri?

In a typical Missouri location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Sikeston and as late as Mar 10 in Kirksville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

When is the last frost in Missouri?

The average last spring frost in Missouri ranges from March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, 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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