Plant spinach seed ½ inch (12mm)deep. Cover the seed lightly with the soil. Refrigerate seeds 1 week before sowing to help germination. Sow seed 2 to 4 inches (5-10cm) apart. Space rows 12 to 14 inches (30-35cm) apart. Spinach seed will germinate in 5 to 9 days at 70°F (21...
Plant New Zealand spinach in full sun. New Zealand spinach prefers moisture-retentive, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. New Zealand spinach is weak-stemmed and will appear to trail across the garden. Set plants in hills similar to squash. ...
Plant spinach when it is still cold outside. Spinach can handle cold weather, but hot temps will end your harvest before it ever gets started. Plant spinach 4-6 weeks before the last frost in the spring. Essentially, once you can easily work the soil in the spring, it is time to pla...
Timing is important when growing spinach. If you’re planting spinach in spring, you need a good six weeks for the plant to reach maturity before days get longer and warmer, which will cause the plant to bolt.You want to get your seeds in the ground as soon as the soil has thawed. Y...
When to plant spinach? Spinach thrives in colder temperatures. For four weeks prior to and 3 weeks following when the frost has gone out it is suggested to direct seed. The increase in temperature and the lengthening, and heat of the days can cause fast bolting in the leaves of spinach. ...
How to care for spinach and spinach beet Keep the plants well watered at all times, especially in summer, and during the summer feed with a liquid plant food every fortnight. Plants grown for winter cropping will need protection from frost and cold from October onwards. Cover the plants with...
When I look for a new plant to grow, I consider its food production value. I want long-lasting perennials that fit into afood forestenvironment. Tree spinach, or chaya, is just that. It provides you with nutritious green leaves for years. Plus, due to its natural position as an understo...
When to Plant Asparagus Plant asparagus crowns in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Many gardeners plant them at about the same time as potatoes are planted. Asparagus is usually grown from 1-year-old plants called “crowns” but can also be grown from seed. Starting wi...
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If you have sown seeds in a seed tray, wait until 2-3 true leaves appear on each plant and then carefully transplant them into the pots. However,it’s better to plant spinach directly in the desired pots. Also, it’s one of thefast-growing vegetables, and you’ll be ready to start...