Want to grow your own fresh and healthy spinach outdoors? Our Spinach Seeds are the perfect choice. These high-quality vegetable seeds are very easy to grow and produce annual plants that bloom in the summer. With a cultivating difficulty degree of very easy, these seeds are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Please note that the flowerpot is excluded from the purchase. Start your own outdoor spinach garden today with our top-notch Spinach Seeds. Each pack contains 50 seeds.
Species and varieties: Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. There are several varieties of spinach seeds, including Savoy, Semi-Savoy, and Smooth-Leafed. Savoy spinach has crinkly, curly leaves, while Semi-Savoy has slightly less crinkly leaves, and Smooth-Leafed spinach has flat, smooth leaves.
Hybrid or heirloom: Spinach seeds can be either hybrid or heirloom. Hybrid varieties are bred for specific traits such as disease resistance and higher yields, while heirloom varieties are open-pollinated and have been passed down through generations, often prized for their flavor and historical significance.
Pruning and training: Spinach does not require extensive pruning or training. Regularly harvesting the outer leaves encourages new growth and prolongs the harvest period. Ensure to remove any yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain plant health.
Fertilization needs: Spinach benefits from a balanced fertilizer rich in nitrogen to support leafy growth. Apply a slow-release fertilizer at planting time and side-dress with compost or a nitrogen-rich fertilizer during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth and reduced flavor.
Hardiness zones: Spinach is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 2-9. It is a cool-season crop that can tolerate light frosts, making it ideal for early spring and fall planting in most regions.
Climate requirements: Spinach thrives in cool weather with temperatures between 35°F and 75°F (1.6°C to 23.8°C). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Spinach can bolt (go to seed) quickly in hot weather, so it is best grown in cooler temperatures.
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