Spinach 'American Curled'
Spinach 'American Curled' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'American Curled' syn. 'American Long Standing' is an heirloom spinach with thick, deep green, savoyed leaves. It has a fine flavour and is very tender. It is hardy, heat and drought resistant and very slow to bolt. Also suitable for use as a microgreen and for baby spinach.
Product: Spinach 'American Curled'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
American Curled' syn. 'American Long Standing' is an heirloom spinach with thick, deep green, savoyed leaves. It has a fine flavour and is very tender. It is hardy, heat and drought resistant and very slow to bolt. Also suitable for use as a microgreen and for baby spinach.
Plant type: Cool season annual
Plant height: 20 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 7 - 23°C soil temp.
Temperate: Autumn, early winter, early spring
Subtropical: March - September
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 7 - 14 days
Depth: 10 mm deep; soak seeds overnight before planting
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, add compost, pH 6.5 - 7.5
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: Keep well supplied with water, nutrient and mulch; drought stressed plants will bolt rapidly
Harvest: 43 - 55 day; harvest outer leaves continually to prevent bolting; pick in the early morning for the best nutrition