SPINACH ‘Bloomsdale’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
- Classic heirloom spinach variety with thick, crinkled, dark green leaves.
- Rich in flavour and nutrients, ideal for salads, steaming, sautéing, smoothies, and soups.
- Cool-season crop highly tolerant of frost and adaptable to various conditions.
- Quick-growing and productive, harvestable as baby spinach or full-sized leaves.
- Suitable for garden beds, pots, and container gardening.
- Performs best in consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green, 20–30 cm tall
Sowing Information
- 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 with pH 6.0–7.5; keep consistently moist but avoid waterlogging
- Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants, rows 30–40 cm apart
Growing Tips
- Thrives in cool weather and tolerates light frosts well.
- Keep soil evenly moist to prevent bolting in warmer conditions.
- Harvest regularly to encourage fresh leaf growth and prolong the season.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest
30–40 days for baby leaves; 50–60 days for mature plants. Pick continuously for the best quality and yield.
When to Sow Spinach in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | February–September | Sow during cool months. Keep soil moist and harvest regularly. |
| Subtropical | April–August | Plant in the cooler season. Use shade cloth if weather warms unexpectedly. |
| Tropical | April–July | Grow during the coolest months. Provide partial shade to reduce heat stress. |
| Cool | February–November | Highly frost-tolerant. Sow as soon as soil is workable in spring. |
| Arid | March–October | Sow in cooler periods. Mulch and water regularly to maintain moisture. |
