Spinach in Zone 9b
Spinacia oleracea
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 18–Jan 25 |
| Estimated harvest | ~40 days after direct-sowing |
Spacing: 9 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Radish — Radish breaks up soil and matures quickly alongside spinach.
Where to buy spinach seeds
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See it growing
Search YouTube for "growing spinach" videos → (a live search, not a hand-picked video — results vary and aren't vetted by us)
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