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When to Plant Spinach in Tennessee

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 10 in Bristol. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

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
NashvilleFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 5 – Sep 19
New South MemphisFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
MemphisFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
KnoxvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 2 – Sep 16
ChattanoogaFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 14 – Sep 28
ClarksvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 6 – Sep 20
MurfreesboroFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 1 – Sep 15
East ChattanoogaFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 14 – Sep 28
FranklinFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 5 – Sep 19
CordovaFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
JacksonFeb 19 – Mar 5Sep 3 – Sep 17
Johnson CityMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 29 – Sep 12
BartlettFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
HendersonvilleFeb 28 – Mar 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
KingsportFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 3 – Sep 17
ColliervilleFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 8 – Sep 22
SmyrnaMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
ClevelandFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 4 – Sep 18
BrentwoodMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 31 – Sep 14
GermantownFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 10 – Sep 24
HermitageFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
ColumbiaFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 1 – Sep 15
Spring HillFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 6 – Sep 20
La VergneMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
GallatinMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 28 – Sep 11
CookevilleMar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
Mount JulietFeb 18 – Mar 4Sep 9 – Sep 23
LebanonFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 2 – Sep 16
MorristownFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 2 – Sep 16
Oak RidgeFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 6 – Sep 20

Showing the 30 most populous of 70 Tennessee cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Tennessee cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Tennessee?

In a typical Tennessee location, sow outdoors Feb 23 – Mar 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in New South Memphis and as late as Mar 10 in Bristol. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 4 – Sep 18.

When is the last frost in Tennessee?

The average last spring frost in Tennessee ranges from March 16 in New South Memphis to April 21 in Bristol, 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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