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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 28–45 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Southwest Asia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual. Very cold hardy; fall-sown plants may overwinter even in climates with sub-zero temperatures.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 6"–8" tall
Variety Info: Rich green, glossy, 6" slightly puckered leaves.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Downy Mildew Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40°F; ideally 50°–75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. If mulched, spinach can overwinter in sub–zero temperatures. Soil temperatures above 85°F halt germination.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick individual leaves from outer edges of plant as they become big enough to use or cut the whole plant 1" above the ground; new leaves will be produced. When picking individual leaves, also removing the leaf stem at the same time is best; this reduces vulnerability to disease during die-back and conserves plant energy. Harvest before the plant sends up a flower stalk (bolting). Just prior to bolting, leaves take on an "arrowhead" shape, adding small keel shapes to the base of the leaf.
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- Meghan G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/19/255 Stars
Everything came well packaged and fairly quickly. Will be returning come spring to order my autumn seeds.
- Judy M.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/8/243 Stars
Not all seeds sprouted but I’m seeding more, so I can’t say for sure how successful the seeds are yet. Fyi, seeds were primed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Michele M.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars7/21/242 Stars
This was my first time trying to grow spinach. Unfortunately I got a 20% sprout rate. Not sure if it was me or the seeds. I’ve never had an issue with any other sprouting issues with other veggies.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/1/24Hey Michele,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessie S.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars5/14/243 Stars
I had very bad germination from the seeds but what is growing is very healthy and hearty. It also tastes delicious.
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