A very versatile spinach for bunching or harvesting at a baby leaf stage. Dark green, smooth, oval-shaped leaves with a pleasant taste raw or cooked. The stalk is also dark green. A strong quick grower with resistance to downy mildew but slow to bolt, holding its mature shape very well. Suitable for growing most of the year.
Matures 40 days from direct sowing.
8640
Spinacia oleracea
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-25 | 7-14 |
6cm
|
Cooler Temps | 1.2.3 | 250 |
Direct Sow
|
Leaf Crop
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
