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When to Plant Spinach in Tennessee
UT Extension gives one set of dates for spinach for the whole state: spring planting runs Feb 15 to Apr 15; fall planting runs Sep 1 to Oct 1.
Photo: Close view of a spinach plant with crinkled dark green leaves in soil. Алексей Тараканов, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Your county's dates for spinach
The publication does not split the state into regions, so every county shares these dates.
Published dates for spinach in Tennessee
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Planting dates for each crop in Tennessee, from the UT Extension calendar.
Planting spinach in Tennessee: questions
When do you plant spinach in Tennessee?
UT Extension gives one set of dates for spinach for the whole state: spring planting runs Feb 15 to Apr 15; fall planting runs Sep 1 to Oct 1.
Can I plant spinach in the fall in Tennessee?
Yes. Fall planting runs Sep 1 to Oct 1.
What frost date should I use for spinach?
Cold nights after planting can damage young plants. The Tennessee frost dates page shows how late frost runs in your county.
Where do these dates for spinach come from?
SP291G Fall Vegetable Gardens; W 346-B Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting.
Why might my county's dates differ?
The calendar gives one set of dates for the whole state.
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