Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing'

Product: Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing'

Product type: SEED (100)

Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea

A hardy English-style spinach with broad, thick leaves that are lightly savoyed (crumpled) with a fine flavour. Also suitable for use as a microgreen and for baby spinach.

Plant type: Cool season annual up to 15cm high

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 6.0 - 7.5.

Rows: 30 cm apart

Details: Keep well supplied with water, nutrient and mulch; drought stressed plants will bolt rapidly

Harvest: 45 days; harvest outer leaves continually to prevent bolting; pick in the early morning for the best nutrition