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When to Plant Spinach in Zone 2B

USDA Zone

2B

Cities Covered

17

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Plant Type

Direct Sow

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2B

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, April 16, 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
Sun Requirements Partial Shade to Full Sun
Plant Spacing 6" apart

Cities in Zone 2B

Gakona, Alaska Glennallen, Alaska Mc Grath, Alaska Sleetmute, Alaska Nikolai, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska Barrow, Alaska Buckland, Alaska Eagle, Alaska Kotzebue, Alaska Lake Minchumina, Alaska Point Lay, Alaska Noorvik, Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Venetie, Alaska Wainwright, Alaska

Other Plants for Zone 2B

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Growing Spinach in USDA Zone 2B

Spinach (Cynara scolymus) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2B. This zone includes cities like Gakona, Glennallen, Mc Grath and 14 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2B is around Thursday, May 28, 2026. Spinach can be directly sown outdoors around Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Spinach approximately 40 days after planting.