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When to Plant Spinach in Ohio

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Cleveland and as late as Mar 27 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

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
ColumbusMar 9 – Mar 23Aug 29 – Sep 12
ClevelandFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 17 – Oct 1
CincinnatiMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
ToledoMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 1 – Sep 15
AkronMar 13 – Mar 27Sep 2 – Sep 16
DaytonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
ParmaMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 8 – Sep 22
CantonMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 31 – Sep 14
YoungstownMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 22 – Sep 5
LorainMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 29 – Sep 12
HamiltonMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 23 – Sep 6
SpringfieldMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 24 – Sep 7
KetteringMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
ElyriaMar 11 – Mar 25Sep 6 – Sep 20
LakewoodMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 8 – Sep 22
Cuyahoga FallsMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 26 – Sep 9
MiddletownMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 24 – Sep 7
NewarkMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 21 – Sep 4
EuclidFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 17 – Oct 1
MentorMar 15 – Mar 29Sep 5 – Sep 19
MansfieldMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 27 – Sep 10
BeavercreekMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 30 – Sep 13
DublinMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 28 – Sep 11
Cleveland HeightsFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 17 – Oct 1
StrongsvilleMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 8 – Sep 22
FairfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 27 – Sep 10
FindlayMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 29 – Sep 12
WarrenMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
LancasterMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 29 – Sep 12
Grove CityMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio location, sow outdoors Mar 11 – Mar 25. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 25 in Cleveland and as late as Mar 27 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 30 – Sep 13.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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