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Spinach Seeds, Imperial Star Hybrid
Spinacia oleracea
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Imperial Star is a fast-growing Asian type of Spinach that has smooth, medium green leaves. The upright plant habit with strong sturdy leaf stalks makes it easy to harvest. This cold-tolerant variety is resistant to bolting and downy mildew making it an excellent choice for Canadian gardens.
- SKU: 141690
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:
35 to 40 days
Best
Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
- Fill Weight (grams): 2
- Approximate Seed Count: 160-180
- Planting Method: Sow Direct
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Hybrid
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Succulent and rich
- Disease Resistance: Bolting, downey mildew
- Tolerance: Cold tolerant
- 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: Pick young for baby greens.
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")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
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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