SPINACH ‘Bloomsdale’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
- ‘Bloomsdale’ is a classic heirloom spinach variety known for its thick, crinkled, dark green leaves.
- Rich in flavor and nutrients, ‘Bloomsdale’ is perfect for salads, steaming, sautéing, or adding to smoothies and soups.
- A cool-season crop that is highly tolerant to frost and performs well in various growing conditions.
- Quick-growing and highly productive, it can be harvested as baby spinach or allowed to grow to full-size leaves.
- Suitable for garden beds, pots, or container gardening.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green, grows up to 20 – 30 cm in height.
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – September.
- Subtropical: April – August.
- Tropical: April – July during cooler months.
- Cool: February – November; highly frost-tolerant.
- Arid: March – October.
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade.
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or pots.
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil; pH 6.0 – 7.5. Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
- Rows: 30 – 40 cm apart for full-sized plants.
- Spacing: 15 – 20 cm between plants for optimal growth.
Details:
- Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’ thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Keep the soil consistently moist to avoid bolting in warmer weather. Regular harvesting will encourage continuous growth.
Harvest:
30 – 40 days for baby leaves; 50 – 60 days for full-size plants.
