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When to Plant Spinach in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Huntington and as late as Mar 25 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

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
HuntingtonMar 1 – Mar 15Sep 4 – Sep 18
CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 31 – Sep 14
ParkersburgMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 4 – Sep 18
MorgantownMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 28 – Sep 11
WheelingMar 9 – Mar 23Sep 3 – Sep 17
Weirton HeightsMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 25 – Sep 8
WeirtonMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 25 – Sep 8
FairmontMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 2 – Sep 16
MartinsburgMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 28 – Sep 11
BeckleyMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClarksburgMar 11 – Mar 25Aug 28 – Sep 11
Teays ValleyMar 7 – Mar 21Sep 4 – Sep 18
South CharlestonMar 12 – Mar 26Aug 25 – Sep 8
Saint AlbansMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14
ViennaMar 3 – Mar 17Sep 4 – Sep 18
BluefieldMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 20 – Sep 3
Cross LanesMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14
MoundsvilleMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 26 – Sep 9
BridgeportMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 29 – Sep 12
Oak HillMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 24 – Sep 7

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant spinach in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 9 – Mar 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Huntington and as late as Mar 25 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 29 – Sep 12.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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