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When to Plant Spinach in Nebraska

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Elkhorn and as late as Mar 30 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – Sep 3.

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
OmahaMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 26 – Sep 9
LincolnMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
BellevueMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 24 – Sep 7
Grand IslandMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 20 – Sep 3
KearneyMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 15 – Aug 29
FremontMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 20 – Sep 3
HastingsMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 21 – Sep 4
NorfolkMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 10 – Aug 24
North PlatteMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 15 – Aug 29
ColumbusMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 20 – Sep 3
PapillionMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 24 – Sep 7
La VistaMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 24 – Sep 7
ScottsbluffMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 8 – Aug 22
South Sioux CityMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 12 – Aug 26
BeatriceMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
ChalcoMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 23 – Sep 6
LexingtonMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 18 – Sep 1
AllianceMar 30 – Apr 13Aug 8 – Aug 22
GeringMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 8 – Aug 22
ElkhornMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Nebraska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Nebraska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Nebraska?

In a typical Nebraska location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 4 in Elkhorn and as late as Mar 30 in Alliance. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 20 – Sep 3.

When is the last frost in Nebraska?

The average last spring frost in Nebraska ranges from April 15 in Elkhorn to May 11 in Alliance, 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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