When to plant spinach in Canberra
Canberra sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Canberra's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the spinach window:
Sow
March – November
Transplant
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Harvest
~2 months after sowing
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne spinach planted in March produces autumn through winter. Cold weather is ideal.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Canberra typically falls in December, with the first returning around March.
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Open your calendar →Frequently asked questions
When can I plant spinach in Canberra?
In Canberra (cool temperate zone), sow seed March – November. Expect to harvest roughly 2 months after sowing.
Can you grow spinach in Canberra?
Yes — spinach grows well around Canberra when planted in its window. Melbourne spinach planted in March produces autumn through winter. Cold weather is ideal.