SPINACH ‘WINTER GIANT’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
Quantity: 50 grams
- Heirloom variety known for its large, dark green, thick leaves that are cold-tolerant.
- Excellent for fall and winter gardening, producing tender greens even in cooler temperatures.
- High in vitamins A, C, and K, making it a nutritious addition to any diet.
- Ideal for salads, cooking, and smoothies, providing versatile culinary uses.
- Fast-growing, with a short time to harvest, making it suitable for quick yields.
- Can be direct-seeded or transplanted, thriving in well-drained soil.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: August – September, February – March
- Subtropical: February – March, September – October
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: August – September, February – March
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 20 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to keep soil moist, especially during dry spells.
- Harvest young leaves for a milder flavor, or mature leaves for cooking.
Harvest:
40 – 50 days after sowing
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Spinach ‘Winter Giant’ can be grown as microgreens, offering tender, flavorful greens.
- Sow seeds in a shallow tray with moist soil and water daily.
- Ready for harvest in 10 – 14 days for use in salads or as garnishes.
