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When to Plant Spinach in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 24 – Feb 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 27 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 10 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

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
HoustonDec 22 – Jan 5Oct 30 – Nov 13
San AntonioJan 14 – Jan 28Oct 3 – Oct 17
DallasJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 4 – Oct 18
Fort WorthJan 22 – Feb 5Sep 29 – Oct 13
AustinJan 27 – Feb 10Sep 22 – Oct 6
El PasoJan 19 – Feb 2Sep 25 – Oct 9
ArlingtonJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 25 – Oct 9
Corpus ChristiDec 20 – Jan 3Oct 27 – Nov 10
PlanoJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
LaredoDec 9 – Dec 23Oct 30 – Nov 13
LubbockFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlandJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
IrvingJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 4 – Oct 18
CypressJan 8 – Jan 22Oct 8 – Oct 22
AmarilloMar 4 – Mar 18Sep 3 – Sep 17
Grand PrairieJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 25 – Oct 9
BrownsvilleNov 28 – Dec 12Nov 9 – Nov 23
McKinneyFeb 3 – Feb 17Sep 20 – Oct 4
FriscoJan 24 – Feb 7Sep 26 – Oct 10
PasadenaDec 22 – Jan 5Oct 30 – Nov 13
MesquiteJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 4 – Oct 18
KilleenJan 31 – Feb 14Sep 22 – Oct 6
McAllenNov 28 – Dec 12Nov 6 – Nov 20
CarrolltonJan 19 – Feb 2Oct 4 – Oct 18
MidlandFeb 12 – Feb 26Sep 14 – Sep 28
WacoJan 26 – Feb 9Sep 25 – Oct 9
DentonJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 25 – Oct 9
AbileneFeb 6 – Feb 20Sep 15 – Sep 29
Round RockJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 25 – Oct 9
BeaumontJan 3 – Jan 17Oct 9 – Oct 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Jan 24 – Feb 7. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Nov 27 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 10 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 26 – Oct 10.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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