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McKenzie Seed – Spinach Long Standing Bloomsdale Organic

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McKenzie Seed – Spinach Long Standing Bloomsdale Organic

$3.29

Very popular variety that produces for a long time. Glossy, dark green, thick textured, crinkled leaves are rich in Iron. Sow to bolt and go to seed. This cool weather vegetable is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil. Best growth occurs in spring and fall SO be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop. Requires plenty of moisture.

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Plant Type: Vegetable

Flavor: Healthy earthy taste

Preparation Ideas: Avoid over cooking spinach as their taste can become bitter. Remove from heat as soon as leaves begin to wilt. Add flavoring such as freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Days to Germination: 7 to 21 days

Days to Maturity: 40 to 48 days

Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)

Best Container Size: 12″+

Instructions: Plant directly in the garden as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. Repeat plantings every two weeks to extend the harvest season of fresh spinach. Best growth occurs in spring and fall, and be sure to do a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop.

Suggestions: Harvest entire plants at the soil line when outer leaves are 6 inches long. Or, just cut away outer leaves as needed for a continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in the late summer.

Product Weight: 4 grams

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