Such a great beneficial plant to have fresh from the garden! Cold hardy, dark leaves are delicious and full of nutrients!
As soon as soil can be prepared plant seeds 1/4" deep. Thin to 12" apart. The seedlings removed during thinning are considered baby spinach and are delicious. Plant in early spring and again in fall 2 months before frost is due. When plants produce a central stem with flower heads (bolting), pull up and discard. Great for containers.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 1 1/2 months
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Sun Requirements: sun/part shade
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Spacing: 12" apart
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Depth: 1/2"
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Seeds/Oz: 2100
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 45F-60F
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Sowing Method: Direct
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Heirloom Year: 1826 Heirloom
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Plant Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
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