West Virginia · Garden vegetables

Spinach season in West Virginia

Typically mid-April to late May, and again mid-September to mid-November, with peak early May through mid-May.

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

At a glance

Early

From mid-April, and again mid-September — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

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

Late

Through mid-November — 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 West Virginia?

In West Virginia, the spinach season typically runs mid-April to late May, and again mid-September to mid-November, with peak availability early May through mid-May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own spinach in West Virginia?

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

How long does spinach season last in West Virginia?

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