Botanical name
Spinacia oleracea
Family
Amaranthaceae
Spacing
Seed 8 cm (3″) apart. Thin to 5-15 cm (2-6″) apart.
Depth
Plant seeds 1 cm (½”) deep.
Requirements
Full sun and a loamy soil with a pH of 6.1 – 7.5
Germination
Seeds will germinate in 6-21 days.
Pests
Pests are not usually a problem
Timing
Seed as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring and every two weeks after that until late spring, as long as the weather is cool. Sow again in mid to late August for fall crops.
Growing
Spinach is shallow-rooted and requires consistent moisture to prevent bolting. Mulch after plants are well established to maintain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest
40-50 days
Season
Cool, annual
