The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You will be able to estimate when it's possible to plant new zealand spinach by reviewing the USDA zone info for Youngtown.

Planting Calendar for New Zealand spinach

Frost tolerance for new zealand spinach:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

You can plant new zealand spinach just a bit earlier in the year because they do well in moderate cold.

The earliest that you can plant new zealand spinach in Youngtown is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant new zealand spinach and expect a good harvest is probably October. If you wait any later than that and your new zealand spinach may not have a chance to really do well. If you are starting your new zealand spinach indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in Youngtown. It might get as low as 25°F during the coldest months of winter.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Youngtown may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in Youngtown you get a frost after February 15 so always be ready to protect your new zealand spinach if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Youngtown

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	25°F
Highest Expected Low	30°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 30°F.

Plants to Grow in Youngtown

You may be interested in your other planting guides for Youngtown.