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Chinese Spinach · Chinese Spinach

Zone 1b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Chinese Spinach to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 1st
Harvest BeginsJul 1st
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 40°F before moving outdoors.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity30
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)40
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: For the tenderest leaves, harvest young and keep soil evenly moist; if it bolts in heat, switch to the next succession planting.