Semi-hardy - plant a week or two before the expected date of last frost
Acidity (pH) Tolerance
6.8 to 6.0 pH
Salinity (Ec) Tolerance
1.3
How Pollinated
Wind
Growth Habits
Annual
Additional Information
Fertilizer Requirements
All purpose fertilizer at time of planting. Animal manures and compost should be added to the soil when possible.
Water Utilization
Regular irrigation. Keep soil moist, but avoid overwatering. Do not let plants wilt.
Plant Development and Care
Spinach plants will germinate in cool soils (32° F to 40° F) and grow quickly in these conditions.
Spinach should not be subjected to wet, dry, wet, dry soil cycles. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy.
Spinach is ready to pick when the greens are young, tender, and mildly flavored. Begin cutting the greens when they are about 2" tall. Cut the entire clump at the soil level when it has reached full size.
Germination Time (Days)
63 days at 32° F 23 days at 41° F 12 days at 50° F 7 days at 59° F 6 days at 68° F 5 days at 77° F 6 days at 90° F
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