Tango

Family: Asteraceae Leafy Green

Planting Schedule

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Tango lettuce arrives with a crisp, tender bite and a vivid, fresh-green allure that feels almost luminous in the garden.

Its loose-leaf heads form an inviting rosette, with frilly, delicately ruffled leaves that stay pleasantly crunchy and sweet when grown steadily. Ideal for fresh salads and vibrant greens platters, Tango also shines as a flavorful base for quick tosses and leafy garnishes.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Tango Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	May 4th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Tango’s frilly loose leaves deliver a bright, sweet crunch—built for salads you eat immediately, not the kind that wilt into the dressing. Treat it like an edible topping: keep it cold, toss at the last second, and let it stay crisp against salty, creamy or smoky partners.

Best Uses

quick toss salads where the leaves need to stay rigid and not collapse
burger and sandwich base to add cool, snappy bite
simple vinaigrette greens plates that lean on sweetness and crunch
leafy garnishes for tacos, bowls, and omelets

Flavor Profile

crisp, tender crunch sweet, fresh-green flavor mildly grassy with a clean finish frilly leaf texture that stays snappy

Kitchen Pairings

lemon vinaigrette cherry tomatoes goat cheese feta grilled chicken crisp bacon

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most common on Spinacia oleracea (spinach), and how do I treat it?

Watch for downy mildew (pale yellow patches on top with gray-purple fuzz underneath) and leaf spot, which flare in cool, damp weather. Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve airflow, and avoid wetting foliage; if conditions stay wet, apply a copper-based fungicide labeled for leafy greens and follow the label exactly. For pests like aphids, rinse plants with a strong water jet and use insecticidal soap on affected leaves early in the day.

How often should I water Spinacia oleracea during the main growing phase?

Keep the soil consistently evenly moist during leaf development so the plants stay tender and don’t bolt; aim for about 1 inch of water per week, adjusting for rain and heat. Water at the base to avoid wetting leaves, and only let the top 1/2 inch of soil dry slightly between waterings. Mulch lightly can help maintain moisture in part-sun conditions.

How can I tell when Spinacia oleracea (Tango spinach) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are full-sized but still tender—typically around 50–55 days after sowing. For “cut-and-come-again,” pick outer leaves when they are about 3–5 inches long, leaving the center to regrow. If the plants start sending up flower stalks (bolting), harvest immediately for best quality.