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When to Plant Spinach in Houston County, TX

Spinach

Spinach is a nutrient-packed cool-season green that grows quickly in spring and fall. It is rich in iron, vitamins, and antioxidants and excellent raw or cooked.

Houston County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 2 and the first fall frost is November 23, giving you a growing season of approximately 266 days.

At an elevation of 379 feet, Houston County receives approximately 59.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 94°F, providing good warmth for Spinach during the growing season. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring — great for early planting — but Spinach will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Spinach root diseases.

Houston County, TX (Zone 8b) Long season
266 days
Last Spring Frost March 2
266 growing days
First Fall Frost November 23

Houston County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

5.8-6.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Monthly Watering Guide for Spinach

Spinach needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Spinach Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 1.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 4.2" 0.1" 💧 Light watering
Apr 4.3" 5.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
May 4.3" 9.7" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 8.2" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 8.2" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 5.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 5.6" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Oct 4.3" 4.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 4.3" 2.1" 2.2" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec 1.7" 0" ❄️ Dormant

Water needs are for active growing months only (Mar–Nov in Houston County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Spinach Planting Timeline — Houston County, TX

Spinach Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 26 Jan 26 – Feb 9
Transplant Outdoors March 2 Mar 2 – Mar 16
Direct Sow February 16 Feb 16 – Mar 9
Harvest April 6 Apr 6 – Jun 8
Fall Sowing September 14 Sep 14 – Sep 28

Plant 0.5" deep · 6" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January Start Indoors
February Start Indoors Direct Sow
March Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Harvest
May Harvest
June Harvest
July
August
September Fall Sowing
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

35–50 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.5–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8b

📆 Growing Season

266 days in Houston County

Growing Tips for Houston County

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant in partial shade for summer crops to delay bolting. Succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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🌾 Save Your Own Spinach Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Wind Pollinated
How to Collect Let plants bolt. Harvest seed stalks when seeds turn tan.
Storage Store airtight; viable 5 years at 35°F, under 45% humidity.

Wind pollinated — isolate 1/2 mile for purity. Easy to let bolt in heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Spinach in Houston County, TX?

Houston County is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of March 2. Plan your Spinach planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Houston County, TX?

Houston County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 2 and first fall frost is November 23.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Houston County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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