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When to Plant Spinach in New Jersey

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 19 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

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
NewarkFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 11 – Sep 25
Jersey CityFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 11 – Sep 25
PatersonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 2 – Sep 16
ElizabethFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 15 – Sep 29
EdisonMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
TrentonMar 6 – Mar 20Sep 2 – Sep 16
Toms RiverMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
CliftonMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 2 – Sep 16
CamdenFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 22 – Oct 6
BrickMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
PassaicFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 9 – Sep 23
Cherry HillMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 5 – Sep 19
Union CityFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
BayonneFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 15 – Sep 29
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
East OrangeFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 11 – Sep 25
North BergenFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
IrvingtonFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 11 – Sep 25
VinelandFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 8 – Sep 22
South VinelandMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 28 – Sep 11
WayneMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 2 – Sep 16
New BrunswickMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
UnionFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 5 – Sep 19
PiscatawayMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
JacksonMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 20 – Sep 3
LakewoodMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
HobokenFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
West New YorkFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
Perth AmboyMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
PlainfieldFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 2 – Sep 16

Showing the 30 most populous of 223 New Jersey cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New Jersey cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in New Jersey?

In a typical New Jersey location, sow outdoors Mar 4 – Mar 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Atlantic City and as late as Mar 19 in Manville. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 2 – Sep 16.

When is the last frost in New Jersey?

The average last spring frost in New Jersey ranges from March 26 in Atlantic City to April 30 in Manville, 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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