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When to Plant Spinach in Virginia

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in Newport News and as late as Mar 15 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

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
Virginia BeachFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 17 – Oct 1
NorfolkFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
ChesapeakeFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
RichmondFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 9 – Sep 23
ArlingtonFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
Newport NewsFeb 2 – Feb 16Oct 1 – Oct 15
AlexandriaFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 13 – Sep 27
East HamptonFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 20 – Oct 4
HamptonFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 20 – Oct 4
RoanokeFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 6 – Sep 20
Portsmouth HeightsFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
PortsmouthFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 21 – Oct 5
SuffolkFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 20 – Oct 4
South SuffolkFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 20 – Oct 4
LynchburgMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 30 – Sep 13
CentrevilleMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 29 – Sep 12
Dale CityFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 13 – Sep 27
West LynchburgMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 30 – Sep 13
RestonMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 3 – Sep 17
HarrisonburgMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 28 – Sep 11
LeesburgMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 30 – Sep 13
McLeanFeb 26 – Mar 12Sep 5 – Sep 19
CharlottesvilleFeb 22 – Mar 8Sep 9 – Sep 23
TuckahoeFeb 27 – Mar 13Sep 5 – Sep 19
BlacksburgMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 24 – Sep 7
AshburnMar 2 – Mar 16Aug 31 – Sep 14
DanvilleFeb 25 – Mar 11Sep 6 – Sep 20
ManassasMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
Lake RidgeMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
BurkeMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 3 – Sep 17

Showing the 30 most populous of 118 Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in Virginia?

In a typical Virginia location, sow outdoors Feb 28 – Mar 14. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 2 in Newport News and as late as Mar 15 in Radford. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 3 – Sep 17.

When is the last frost in Virginia?

The average last spring frost in Virginia ranges from March 16 in Newport News to April 26 in Radford, 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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