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When to Plant Spinach in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 5 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

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
New York CityFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
BrooklynFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 24 – Oct 8
QueensFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
ManhattanFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
The BronxFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 21 – Oct 5
Staten IslandFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 15 – Sep 29
BuffaloMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 31 – Sep 14
JamaicaFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
RochesterMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 30 – Sep 13
YonkersMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 31 – Sep 14
AstoriaFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
SyracuseMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 24 – Sep 7
AmherstMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 31 – Sep 14
ElmhurstFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
CoronaFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 20 – Sep 3
Richmond HillFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
West AlbanyMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 20 – Sep 3
GreenburghMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 31 – Sep 14
New RochelleFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 21 – Oct 5
South Ozone ParkFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 19 – Oct 3
CheektowagaMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 31 – Sep 14
RidgewoodFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
Mount VernonFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 21 – Oct 5
Forest HillsFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
Jackson HeightsFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
BaysideFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 30 – Oct 14
SchenectadyMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 20 – Sep 3
UticaMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 18 – Sep 1
BrentwoodFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 7 – Sep 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Feb 27 – Mar 13. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 12 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 5 in Corning. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 7 – Sep 21.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, 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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