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Spinach
Leafy Greens • Amaranthaceae
Spinach is a nutritious cool-season crop that grows quickly in spring and fall. It's packed with vitamins and can be harvested multiple times from the same plants.
Easy45 days to maturity
Temperature
2°C - 20°C (Optimal: 15°C)
Water
moderate
Light
partial sun
Soil pH
6.5 - 7
Planting Details
Seed Depth
1 cm
Spacing Between Plants
10 cm
Row Spacing
20 cm
Frost Tolerance
HEAVY
Soil Type
Moist, nitrogen-rich
Days to Maturity
45 days
Growing Tips
- ✓Plant in early spring or late summer
- ✓Provide afternoon shade in hot weather
- ✓Keep soil consistently moist
- ✓Harvest outer leaves to extend harvest
- ✓Succession plant every 2 weeks
Common Varieties
SavoyFlat-leafBaby spinachWinter varietiesHeat-tolerant hybrids
✓Good Companions
StrawberriesCabbageCauliflowerCelery
✗Avoid Planting Near
Potatoes