Sowing, Growing, + Harvesting Spinach

Sowing

• Spinach is a cool-season vegetable, and it can be grown in early spring or in the fall for a late-season harvest.
• Choose a location with well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. Spinach prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
• Sow spinach seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and space them 2-3 inches apart in rows. Rows should be about 12-18 inches apart.

Growing

• Thin the seedlings to achieve proper spacing once they have grown a few inches, leaving about 6-8 inches between plants.
• Water the plants consistently to keep the soil evenly moist. Be sure to water the base of the plants to avoid leaf diseases.
• Fertilize with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer or well-rotted compost when planting and again as the plants grow.

Harvesting

• Spinach can be harvested when the leaves are large enough to eat, typically about 40-50 days after planting.
• Harvest spinach by cutting the outer leaves about 1 inch above the soil level. This allows the inner leaves to continue growing.
• You can continue harvesting spinach as needed, and it's often best to harvest in the morning when the leaves are crisp and full of moisture.

Storing

• Store freshly harvested spinach in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Place it in a plastic bag or container with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• Stored properly, spinach can stay fresh for about a week.

Recommended Varieties From Seeds 'n Such

• Space Hybrid Spinach Seeds
• Olympia Hybrid Spinach Seeds
• Lakeside Hybrid Spinach Seeds