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When to Plant Spinach in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 17 – Mar 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 21 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 24.

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
CharlotteFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
RaleighFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
GreensboroFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
DurhamFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 9 – Sep 23
Winston-SalemFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 14 – Sep 28
FayettevilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 15 – Sep 29
CaryFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
WilmingtonFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 25 – Oct 9
High PointFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 10 – Sep 24
AshevilleFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 5 – Sep 19
GreenvilleFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
ConcordFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
GastoniaFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 14 – Sep 28
JacksonvilleFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 13 – Sep 27
Chapel HillFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 8 – Sep 22
Rocky MountFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 12 – Sep 26
HuntersvilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Sep 8 – Sep 22
BurlingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 14 – Sep 28
WilsonFeb 8 – Feb 22Sep 17 – Oct 1
KannapolisFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 7 – Sep 21
ApexFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 13 – Sep 27
HickoryFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 9 – Sep 23
Wake ForestFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 9 – Sep 23
Indian TrailFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24
MooresvilleFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 2 – Sep 16
GoldsboroFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 17 – Oct 1
MonroeFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 6 – Sep 20
SalisburyFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 4 – Sep 18
Holly SpringsFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 8 – Sep 22
MatthewsFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, sow outdoors Feb 17 – Mar 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 4 in Morehead City and as late as Mar 21 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 10 – Sep 24.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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