
1 silver tin of Organic non-GMO Heirloom Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' Seeds (care guide included)
Spinacia oleracea
About the seeds:
Level: |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
Germination Time:(days) |
5-10 days |
Depth(in) |
1/2” |
Spacing(in) |
2“ or 1-2 per soil pod or nursery pot |
Recommended planter |
4"-6" nursery pot, garden bed |
Time to Maturity(days) |
45 days |
Seed Prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
Method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
Temperature |
40F - 70F |
About the Plants:
Description |
Dark, glossy, and crumpled leaves |
Difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
Growth Speed |
slow | medium | fast |
Size of plant |
9”-15” |
Light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
Soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
Temperature |
warm | cool |
Pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
Pests |
fungus and mildew, aphids, leaf miners |
Fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Extra tips or info:
Spinach prefers cooler climates, and this particular variety does best in winter. In fact, if it’s too warm, they’re likely to “bolt”. Spinach is a fast-growing plant, and as such would benefit from some fertilizing.
The best method for doing so is to harvest the outer, older leaves so that the younger leaves have time to grow in. This variety works great in salads or in cooking.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.