Spinacea aleracea
Fast maturing, large dark green oval leaves. Grow for baby leaves or mature crops. Excellent source of Vitamin A, C and Folate.
How To Grow
Sow 12mm deep in rows 30cm apart. For baby leaves, no thinning is required. For regular spinach, thin to 15cm. Water well during dry spells. Use small tender leaves in salads, larger leaves are best lightly steamed. Seedlings emerge 14-21 days.
When To Plant
Late Summer to Winter, Spring in cooler areas.
Harvest
6-7 weeks
When to Sow/Plant
Autumn, Winter
Soil Type
fertile, well cultivated
When to plant
Autumn to Winter.
Where to plant
In damp, rich, well-drained soil in a semi-shaded position.
How to sow
Sow thinly 5mm (1/4in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Cover with fine soil and gently firm in. Keep moist.
Care
When large enough, thin out to 7.5cm (3in) apart. For baby leaf or mature plants, thin to a final spacing of 15cm (6in).
250 seeds.