Seed-start answer
Spinach is usually direct-sown around Feb 15
In ZIP 79901, spinach is usually direct-sown around Feb 15 instead of started indoors.
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.
This uses ZIP 79901, the El Paso frost station, and the Mar 15 last-frost estimate.
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. |