Spinacia oleracea

spinach

Fruits and Vegetables

May be sown in fall just before the first frost for earliest spring crops, or outside 1 month before the last frost, for spring germination. Sow 1/2" deep or less, thin to 6" apart, rows 12" apart, well-draining rich soil. Germinates best below 60F/15C, grows best below 65F/18C. Steady moisture required

Sow in mid to late summer for late crop that year, up to 2 months before first expected frost. Will last into the snowy season. Sprout late spinach in the fridge, kept damp for about a week, if difficult to germinate in summer temperatures

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