Organic Spinach Bloomsdale Longstanding – Burpee

Spinacia oleracea

• Organic
• Healthy earthy taste
• 40 to 48 days to harvest
• 7 to 21 days to germination
• Companion Planting:Celery, cauliflower, eggplant

Very popular variety that produces for a long time. Glossy, dark green, thick textured, crinkled leaves are rich in Iron. Slow to bolt and go to seed. This cool-weather vegetable is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil. Best growth occurs in spring and fall so be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop. Requires plenty of moisture.

Approx. 5g

INSTRUCTIONS

Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 2 inches and cover with soil. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. Use the tender thinnings in salads. Harvest before flower stalks form. Best growth occurs in spring and fall so be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop. Requires plenty of moisture.

Planting Depth:1.3 cm (1/2″)

Seed Spacing:2.5 cm (1″)

PlantingSpacing:25 cm (10″)

Row Spacing:40 cm (16″)

SUGGESTIONS

Best growth occurs in spring and fall, and be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop.