When to Plant Spinach in the UK

Spinach grows best in cool conditions and can be planted more than once during the year. Planting at the right time helps spinach grow quickly and produce tender leaves.

Spinach is usually grown from seed planted directly into the soil.

Small, repeated sowings often produce the best harvests.

Spring planting

Spinach seeds are often planted from March onwards, once soil becomes workable.

Cool spring weather usually helps spinach grow steadily.

Regular sowing can provide continuous harvests.

Autumn planting

Spinach can also be planted in late summer or early autumn.

Cooler temperatures often improve leaf quality.

Autumn plantings may continue growing into cooler weather.

Growing spinach in containers

Spinach can be planted in containers filled with compost.

For container advice, see growing spinach in containers.

Planning spinach harvests

Planting spinach at the right time helps avoid hot weather, which can affect growth.

Most spinach is harvested during spring and autumn.

For growing advice, see how to grow spinach in the UK.