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Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Also known as: Spinach

Cold-hardy leafy green rich in iron and vitamins. Best grown in spring and fall. Bolts quickly in warm weather.

Spinach

Growing Requirements

SunPart Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.5″
Height6–12″
Spread6–8″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

4–6 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

4–6 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

-4–9 weeks after last frost

Fall Sow

6–8 weeks before first frost

Germination

5–14 days

Days to Harvest

37–50 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

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Zones 211

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Very cold hardy. Can survive light frosts. Bolts in long days and heat.

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