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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Southwest Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Bloomsdale Spinach Seeds
Spinacia oleracea
Very dark green, thick, curled leaves. 'Bloomsdale' was introduced in the early 1800s. It is a vigorous grower, slow to bolt, and has tender, rich-flavored leaves.
Planting Spinach
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
½"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 12" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40ºF; 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 85ºF halt germination. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool-season harvests. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Kerry L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars5/12/26I did it!
Year 3, 6B Container amateur here! This was an experiment to see if I could! Planted the seeds 3/28 Been cutting a bit and adding to my salads for a while now - you might see a red stem in there, I dropped in a couple early beets for roommates, Their baby greens are tasty too!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Kerry,
We love your gardening spirit! It's so exciting to hear you've been enjoying fresh spinach from our Bloomsdale Spinach Seeds in your salads, and what a smart idea adding those early beets. Thanks for sharing your fantastic spinach growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Gordon P.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/28/25Spinach
I planted the Spinach twice at a 1/4 inch depth and two of seeds germinated. All the lettuce seeds did very well
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/29/25Hey Gordon,
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 🌻️
- Amy F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/13/255 Stars
Great germination rate—I am winter sowing and the sprouts have done well even with snow!
- John B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/22/255 Stars
no comment
- Jaclyn C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/23/245 Stars
Great product. Only seeds I use.