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When to Plant Spinach in Fort Kent Mills, Maine (04744)

Location

Fort Kent Mills, Maine

ZIP Code

04744

USDA Zone

4a

Last Frost

Friday, May 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Spinach can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cynara scolymus
Days to Maturity 40 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 6"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Spinach in Zone 4a

Spinach (Cynara scolymus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Fort Kent Mills, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Spinach grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.