Perth, Western Australia

When to plant spinach in Perth

Station data · 80% confidence cool seasonvery-hardy to frost

  • Direct sow
    mid June
    Jun 20 – Jul 11 · 80% conf.
  • Harvest
    late July
    Jul 30 – Aug 9 · 72% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 343 daysFrost risk (before Aug 1 / after Jul 10)

Spinach at a glance in Perth

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  • Needs soil above 4°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 40–50 days.
  • Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).

Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.

Frequently asked

When can I sow spinach outdoors in Perth?

Direct-sow around mid June (Jun 20–Jul 11) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When will spinach be ready to harvest in Perth?

Expect to harvest from around late July (Jul 30–Aug 9) in Perth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.

How long is the growing season in Perth?

Perth has roughly 343 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow spinach to maturity outdoors.