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Spinach planting and harvest datesSpinach Planting Dates in Central Illinois
Usual spinach planting periods in Central Illinois, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | March 25 to April 15, July 21 to Aug. 30 | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Planting window in March | Planting window in April | Planting window in July | Planting window in August |
What these dates mean in Central Illinois
Planting usually runs about 22 days, from Mar 25 to Apr 15.
That start date is about 54 days earlier than the middle of the 10 places in this data set that report spinach planting dates (May 18).
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Central Illinois. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Planting dates are a general guide; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Spinach dates in other places
- Arkansas
- Central Florida
- Central Missouri
- Central North Carolina
- Central and higher-elevation Eastern Oregon
- Eastern North Carolina
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- North Florida
- North Missouri
- Northern Illinois
- Oregon Coast
- South Florida
- South Missouri
- Southern Illinois
- Utah
- Western North Carolina
- Western valleys (Portland, Roseburg, Medford), Oregon
Other crops in Central Illinois
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Bush Beans
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Chard
- Corn (home garden)
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic
- Green onions (sets)
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Muskmelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Parsnip
- Peas
- Pepper
- Pole Beans
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Rutabaga
- Squash (summer)
- Squash (winter)
- Sweet Potato
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Watermelon
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: Illinois Extension - When to Plant (Home Vegetable Gardening).