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Organic Spinach Seeds, Long Standing Bloomsdale
Spinacia oleracea
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Product Information
Very popular variety that produces for a long time. Glossy, dark green, thick textured, crinkled leaves are rich in Iron. Slow to bolt and go to seed. This cool-weather vegetable is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil. Best growth occurs in spring and fall so be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop. Requires plenty of moisture.
- SKU: 139822
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun|Partial Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 to 21 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
45 days
Best
Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
- Fill Weight (grams): 2.2
- Approximate Seed Count: 190-210
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Healthy earthy taste
- Companion Planting: Plant near beans, cilantro (coriander), eggplant, oregano, peas, rosemary, strawberries. Peas and beans offer a natural form of protection for spinach, creating shade. Cilantro, oregano, and rosemary are believed to have insect-repelling properties.
- Preparation Ideas: Avoid over cooking spinach as their taste can become bitter. Remove from heat as soon as leaves begin to wilt. Add flavoring such as freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Instructions
Plant directly in the garden as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Repeat plantings every two weeks to extend the harvest season of fresh spinach. Best growth occurs in spring and fall, and be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop.
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant Spacing: 25 cm (10")
- Row Spacing: 40 cm (16")
Suggestions
- Harvest entire plants at the soil line when outer leaves are 6 inches long. Or, just cut away outer leaves as needed for a continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in the late summer.
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