Noble Giant Spinach
$2.99
This is the giant of the spinach clan. Plants spread to 25 inches! Tender leaves are great for canning, steaming, or salads; for those who want quantity and quality. Introduced in 1926. Long summer days or hot conditions cause plants to bolt.
18 in stock
Product Description
Difficulty:
Easy
Timing:
Spinach does best in cool weather. Direct sow in the period four weeks before, and three weeks after the last frost date. Spinach will bolt once days get long and hot. Some varieties grow enough to harvest before they bolt. For continuous supply, plant every 3 weeks.
Sow again in the middle two weeks of August for a fall crop. Shade summer-sown seed beds, keep very well watered, and sow more seeds than you need, as warm soil will reduce germination rates marginally. Thin seedlings, and use cloche protection as cold weather approaches. Late sowings like this can be harvested into December – in mild winters if cloche protection is provided.
Optimal soil temperature is 45-70°F. Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
Starting:
Sow seeds 1/2″ deep, 10 seeds 12″, in rows 12-18″ apart. Thin to at least 2-3″ between plants, or further if you want larger leaves.
Growing:
Ideal pH is 6.0-6.5. This heavy feeder requires rich soil. Dig in ¼-½ cup balanced organic fertilizer beneath every 1m (3′) of row.
Harvest:
For baby greens, pick when the leaves are 3-4″ long. Individual leaves can be picked at anytime, until the plant has started to bolt. Cut the whole spinach plant just above soil level.
Days to Maturity: 45 days
Planting Depth: 1/2″
Distance Apart: 2″ – 3″
Amount: 800mg
