Spinach 'Galilee'
Spinach 'Galilee' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A hardy English-style spinach that originates in the Middle East and has a higher degree of heat tolerance than is found in other spinach cultivars. The leaves are triangular in shape on curly stems. Also suitable for use as a microgreen and for baby spinach.
Product: Spinach 'Galilee'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
A hardy English-style spinach that originates in the Middle East and has a higher degree of heat tolerance than is found in other spinach cultivars. The leaves are triangular in shape on curly stems. Also suitable for use as a microgreen and for baby spinach.
Plant type: Cool season annual to 10 - 15 cm 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 6.5 - 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