North Dakota · Garden vegetables

Spinach season in North Dakota

Typically early May to late June, and again mid-August to late September, with peak mid-May through mid-June.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From early May, and again mid-August — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-May through mid-June; again early September through mid-September — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through late September — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 15 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is spinach season in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, the spinach season typically runs early May to late June, and again mid-August to late September, with peak availability mid-May through mid-June. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own spinach in North Dakota?

Rarely offered u-pick; buy same-day cut bunches at spring and fall market stalls. The best market weeks are mid-May through mid-June.

How long does spinach season last in North Dakota?

about 15 weeks end to end — early May to late June, and again mid-August to late September. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.