This large, spreading spinach has glossy deep green, fleshy, thickly crinkled leaves and a sweet, tender, rich flavor. Delicious steamed, fresh in salads, and in soups and casseroles.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Spinach is a fast growing cool weather spring and fall crop. Select sunny location, cultivate, and fertilize with vegetable food. Plant in spring as soon as soil can be worked, repeating every 2 weeks until weather warms. Continue in late summer. Sow seed sparingly, firming soil over row.
Care: Thin first to 3 in. then to 6 in.. Use thinnings in salad.
Harvesting: Cut outer leaves when 6-8 in. long, leaving center to form new leaves.
Germination Time: 7 - 14 Days
Days to Maturity: 45 - 70 Days
Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing: 1 in.
Spacing Between Rows: 12 in.
Space After Thinning: 5 in. - 6 in.
Light Requirements: Full Sun
