Spinach

Common Name: Spinach

Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea

USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual)

Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 100 (2,800)

Sun: partial to full sun

Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination, avoid soggy conditions

Soil: sow at 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in fertile, well-drained loamy soil, should should not be sandy

Temperature: 20 to 22 degrees Celsius (68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit)

Spacing: 3 inch spacing in rows 12 to 18 inches apart to grow to maturity

Germination Time: 7 to 14 days

Spinach is a cool season crop that grows best in damp conditions. Sow seeds in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If sowing indoors, start the seeds three to four weeks prior to the frost. Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the season. Spinach leaves should be chilled immediately after harvest as they are very perishable.

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