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