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When to plant spinach in Forks, WA

Plant spinach from seed, directly in the garden in Forks, Mar 25 – Apr 29. For a fall harvest, plant again Aug 20 – Sep 10.

Moderate Plant seeds in the ground

Why these dates

Forks's typical last spring frost is April 20. As a cool-season crop that handles light frost, this crop doesn't need to wait for that date. On the coast, though, the soil usually isn't ready to work until about March 25.

Coast. Mild winters but cool, foggy summers. Frost is rarely the problem; warmth is. Pick early, cool-tolerant varieties of tomatoes and squash.

Difficulty
Moderate
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Spacing
3 inches apart
Planting depth
½ inch deep
Frost
Handles light frost
First harvest
About 45 days after planting

Step by step

  1. Prepare the bed: loosen the soil and mix in an inch or two of compost.
  2. Plant seeds Mar 25 – Apr 29, ½ inch deep, 3 inches apart.
  3. Keep the soil evenly moist until sprouts appear, which can take one to three weeks in cool soil.
  4. Plant again Aug 20 – Sep 10 for a fall harvest.
  5. Harvest: Cut outer leaves once plants have five or six, or cut the whole plant before it sends up a flower stalk.

Varieties that do well here

  • Bloomsdale Long Standing
  • Space
  • Giant Winter (for fall sowing)

Watch out for

Bolts (goes to seed) as days lengthen in late spring. Sow early, and sow again in late summer for fall and winter.

Bolts when days get long and warm, so spring sowings should go in early.

Common questions

When is the last frost in Forks, WA?

Typically April 20. In 9 years out of 10, frost is over by May 10. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for Quillayute Airport.

Is it too late to plant spinach in Forks?

The spring planting window runs through April 29. If you miss it, plant again for fall from August 20 to September 10.

How long until I can harvest spinach?

About 45 days after planting. Cut outer leaves once plants have five or six, or cut the whole plant before it sends up a flower stalk.

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