When to Plant Spinach

78%
sure
PROTECT
Spinach - Sow outside

Plant with care

Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night20.7 C lows
Soil2 C minimum
Rain13 mm over snapshot
Wind30.9 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
20.7 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
30.9 C
Watch the warmest afternoons after planting.
Rain
13 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
2 C minimum
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
20
days min
Minimum season needed for spinach to yield
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
21 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 20 minimum days for spinach.
Do this next
  1. 1You can sow spinach, but protect young growth if nights dip.
  2. 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
  3. 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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