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Posted 03/15/2023 in Annual

Spinacia oleracea

An excellent source of A, B, C, iron, phosphorus, and chlorophyll, Spinacia oleracea features edible glabrous leaves. Spinach leaves will grow in a clump that can be pulled off and eaten. Plants will bolt (flower) during the summer.

Post Details

Latin Name
Spinacia oleracea
Common Name
Spinach
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
.5-1 ft
Spread
.5-1 ft
Potential Pests
Drowny mildew, blight, and cucumber mosaic disease

Plant Story

An excellent source of A, B, C, iron, phosphorus, and chlorophyll, Spinacia oleracea features edible glabrous leaves. Spinach leaves will grow in a clump that can be pulled off and eaten. Plants will bolt (flower) during the summer.

Special Care Instructions

Prefer moist soil in cool weather. Does best in the spring or fall. Start indoors 8 weeks before last

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