When to plant spinach in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 4 in Sarasota to February 7 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | December 21 – January 18 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 7 – January 4 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | December 9 – January 6 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | December 14 – January 11 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | December 6 – January 3 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | December 12 – January 9 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 7 – January 4 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | December 5 – January 2 |
Spinach in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant spinach in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow spinach spans roughly December 4 in Sarasota to February 7 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the spinach planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right spinach planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does spinach take to grow in Florida?
Spinach takes about 40–50 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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