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Can You Grow Spinach in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

Spinach grows well here — it thrives in your cool-season growing window.

Plant zones

2a–9a

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

40–50 days

When to plant Spinach in Maryland

Direct sow

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 16 – Apr 26

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Spinach

Spinach is a cold-hardy fast-growing leafy green that thrives in cool weather and handles light frost.

Sow directly in early spring or fall. Harvest outer leaves to extend the season. Bolts quickly in summer heat — shade cloth helps. Perfect for containers and indoor growing.

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Gardening in Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.