Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
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Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Spinach Overview
Spinacia oleracea is commonly known as Spinach, this plant has large edible leaves. It is rich in vitamins A, B, and C, iron, magnesium, manganese, and folate. It is an easy growing green vegetable that produces for a long time, making it an excellent addition to any vegetable garden.
Common problems with Spinach
Spinach Companion Plants
How to harvest Spinach
Spinach leaves can be harvested within 7-9 weeks of sowing when the plants have 5-6 leaves. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season until the flower stalks emerge.
How to propagate Spinach
Seed
Sow seeds directly in late spring to summer or indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, 6-8 mm deep and 15-25 cm apart. Germination takes 8-12 days.
Special features of Spinach
Crop rotation
Spinach is a heavy feeder and needs a supply of nutrients.
Other uses of Spinach
Culinary
Medicinal
Although the iron content was believed to be very high (leading to the Popeye strong human assumption), it was a decimal fault corrected in 1930. It is also high in Calcium, vitamins and minerals.
Edible
Leaves and stems are edible and are great eaten fresh, steamed or sautéd.
Edibles to Sow Outdoors in March
If the soil is warm enough, get an early start on the growing year by direct sowing these into prepared beds.
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Microgreens
Grow these leafy greens in your windowsill over the winter months for quick and tasty micro leaves.
