When to plant spinach in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant spinach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about November 27 in Edinburg to March 10 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | December 22 – January 19 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | January 14 – February 11 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | January 19 – February 16 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 9 – February 6 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | January 22 – February 19 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | January 19 – February 16 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | January 26 – February 23 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | December 11 – January 8 |
Spinach in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant spinach in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow spinach spans roughly November 27 in Edinburg to March 10 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the spinach planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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