When should I plant spinach in ZIP 79901?

In ZIP 79901, the main spinach target is around Feb 15, based on the representative El Paso frost station and USDA zone 8b.

When should I start spinach seeds indoors in 79901?

Spinach is usually direct-sown for ZIP 79901. Use the Feb 15 planting window instead of starting it indoors.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 79901 planting calendar

When to plant spinach in El Paso, TX - Zone 8b

Q: When is the first frost in El Paso?

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average first fall frost around Nov 10, leaving about 240 frost-free days.

In ZIP 79901, plant spinach around Feb 15; this uses the El Paso frost station, USDA zone 8b, and spinach timing rules.

Your El Paso calendar has a 240-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative El Paso frost station, USDA zone 8b, and spinach timing rules.

Source: el-paso-intl frost station, USDA zone 8b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 8b El Paso frost station Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Updated 2026-06-28

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Answer first

When to start spinach seeds indoors in El Paso

In ZIP 79901, spinach is usually direct-sown around Feb 15 instead of started indoors.

Spinach is normally direct-sown in El Paso. Use around Feb 15 as the outdoor planting window for ZIP 79901.

Seed starting schedule

Spinach dates for El Paso, TX

Step	Date	How to use it
Direct Sow	February 15, 2026	Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in El Paso?

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average last spring frost around Mar 15.

First frost

When is the first frost in El Paso?

The average first fall frost is around Nov 10, giving about 240 frost-free days.

Season map

Spinach windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 1

Frost watch

Sep 26

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Direct sow spinachFeb 15

Last frost windowMar 15

First spinach harvest windowApr 1

Last spinach sowing targetSep 26

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	March 15, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	November 10, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	240 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	4-6 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	40 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

El Paso frost history and USDA zone 8b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Spinach timing notes

Plant early and again in late summer for fall leaves. Spinach prefers sun to part shade, 4-6 in spacing, and soil near 40 F+.

For fall, count backward from Nov 10. A conservative last sowing target is around Sep 26.