Spinach Baby Leaf Vegetable Seeds

Spinach Baby Leaf Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea

• Fast-growing baby leaf spinach producing tender, smooth dark-green leaves with excellent flavour and texture.
• Ideal for fresh salads, smoothies, sandwiches, wraps, and light cooking.
• Ready to harvest in just 20–35 days, making it perfect for quick seasonal crops and continuous sowing.
• Uniform, upright plants with strong regrowth for reliable “cut-and-come-again” harvesting.
• Performs well across Australian climates, especially during cooler months and in warm regions with regular watering.
• Excellent choice for home gardeners, market growers, and baby leaf production.
• Mild, sweet flavour with tender leaves that stay soft and attractive at harvest stage.
• Rich in essential nutrients including vitamins A, C and K, plus iron and folate for healthy diets.
• Suitable for raised beds, garden rows, containers, and intensive planting systems.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable, typically harvested at 20–30 cm for baby leaf production
• Days to Baby Leaf: 20–35 days (longer during cooler conditions)

Flavour & Texture: Mild, sweet flavour with tender, soft leaves and excellent fresh eating quality

Sowing Information

• Germination: 7–10 days at 10–20°C (germination may reduce in very warm soil)
• Depth: Sow 0.5–1 cm deep
• Position: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade beneficial in warmer regions)
• Sow Where: Directly into garden beds, raised beds, or containers
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; pH 6.5–7.5
• Spacing (Baby Leaf): Sow in rows or bands 10–15 cm apart; 1–2 cm between seeds, thin to 2–3 cm if required

Growing Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist for fast, tender leaf growth and best flavour.
• Apply mulch around plants to help retain moisture and reduce heat stress.
• Sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.
• Harvest outer leaves first or shear above the crown to encourage repeat growth.
• Spinach performs best in cooler weather but can be extended in warmer climates using shade cloth and regular watering.

Harvest

Harvest baby leaves from 20–35 days for best tenderness and flavour. Larger mature leaves can be picked from 45–60 days if allowed to continue growing.

When to Sow Spinach in Your Climate

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