Perpetual Spinach Growing Guide
Amaranthaceae family
Days to Harvest50 days
SunlightPart Sun / Part Shade
Frost ToleranceHeavy
Spacing9/sqft (4" apart)
Germination6-14 days
HardinessVery Hardy
Germ. Temp60°F
Start Indoors6 weeks before last frost
Growth Stages
- Seedling
- Early Vegetative
- Late Vegetative / Harvest Ready
Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1a | Apr 13 | Apr 27 | Apr 13 | Jun 16 |
| Zone 1b | Apr 13 | Apr 27 | Apr 13 | Jun 16 |
| Zone 2a | Apr 3 | Apr 17 | Apr 3 | Jun 6 |
| Zone 2b | Apr 13 | Apr 27 | Apr 13 | Jun 16 |
| Zone 3a | Apr 10 | Apr 24 | Apr 10 | Jun 13 |
| Zone 3b | Apr 3 | Apr 17 | Apr 3 | Jun 6 |
| Zone 4a | Mar 24 | Apr 7 | Mar 24 | May 27 |
| Zone 4b | Mar 20 | Apr 3 | Mar 20 | May 23 |
| Zone 5a | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Mar 17 | May 20 |
| Zone 5b | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Mar 17 | May 20 |
| Zone 6a | Mar 17 | Mar 31 | Mar 17 | May 20 |
| Zone 6b | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Mar 4 | May 7 |
| Zone 7a | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Mar 4 | May 7 |
| Zone 7b | Feb 27 | Mar 13 | Feb 27 | May 2 |
| Zone 8a | Feb 22 | Mar 8 | Feb 22 | Apr 27 |
| Zone 8b | Feb 8 | Feb 22 | Feb 8 | Apr 13 |
| Zone 9a | Feb 6 | Feb 20 | Feb 6 | Apr 11 |
| Zone 9b | Jan 27 | Feb 10 | Jan 27 | Apr 1 |
| Zone 10a | Jan 9 | Jan 23 | Jan 9 | Mar 14 |
| Zone 10b | Dec 17 | Dec 31 | Dec 17 | Feb 19 |
| Zone 11a | Dec 17 | Dec 31 | Dec 17 | Feb 19 |
| Zone 11b | Dec 4 | Dec 18 | Dec 4 | Feb 6 |
| Zone 12a | Nov 20 | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Jan 23 |
| Zone 12b | Nov 20 | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Jan 23 |
| Zone 13a | Nov 20 | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Jan 23 |
| Zone 13b | Nov 20 | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Jan 23 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow Perpetual Spinach?
Perpetual Spinach takes approximately 50 days from planting to harvest.
How much sun does Perpetual Spinach need?
Perpetual Spinach requires part sun / part shade.
How far apart should I plant Perpetual Spinach?
Plant Perpetual Spinach at 9/sqft (4" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.
Can Perpetual Spinach survive frost?
Perpetual Spinach is tolerant of heavy frost and can withstand freezing temperatures.
How long does Perpetual Spinach take to germinate?
Perpetual Spinach seeds germinate in 6-14 days at an optimal temperature of 60°F.
When should I start Perpetual Spinach seeds indoors?
Start Perpetual Spinach seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant -4 weeks after last frost.
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