In temperate climates, early spring is an ideal time to plant spinach as soon as the soil is workable. Second sowing can be done in the fall, about six weeks before the first predicted frost. A late fall planting for an early spring harvest the next year is also a good practice. ...
In early spring and late fall: Spinach can tolerate the cold; it can survive a frost and temps down to 15ºF (-9°C). (See local frost dates) Young spinach is more tender; cover if cold temps are in the forecast. Types There are four main types of spinach suited for spring and...
The lengthening days approaching midsummer signal the spinach to go to seed. In warm climates, it is grown in late fall, winter, and early spring. Even in the north, some gardeners sow seeds in late fall that come up in the spring not foolproof, but worth a try....
Even if you don’t get weirdly excited about garden veggies, there’s good reason to sow plenty of spinach in your garden this season, both early and late. Aside from the fact that there’s not a lot that will grow when it’s still cold, spinach is so nutritious and versatile, you...
1. Plan When to Plant Depending on what zone you live in, you can potentially grow spinach 2 times per year. You can grow it once in early spring and again in the fall. Plant spinach when it is still cold outside. Spinach can handle cold weather, but hot temps will end your harvest...
This summer veggie loves warm weather and grows in the early summer, despite spinach usually being a cool-season crop. It is native to Asia, New Zealand, and Australia and grows mainly along sandy shores. These potential container vegetables spread fast and are heavy feeders. ...
This is the perfect late Spring, early Summer salad featuring two of the ingredients stars of this time of year: strawberries and spinach. Combined with healthy fats via feta cheese, avocado and almonds, it’s also filling and delicious, especially topped by the poppy seed dressing. Ingredients...
“Root vegetable gratin!”“Pumpkin muffins!”“S’more pie!”“Brussel sprouts with shallots and mushrooms!” I burst arrhythmically from the back seat of the car on the way out to my in-laws. “Breathe Debbie,” my husband feebly attempted. “Poppy seed sweet bread!”“Barbara Streisand...
Lambsquarters plants can grow over 6 feet tall (commonly 3 to 5 feet), and unlike many plants where you need to catch them early, the new growth of wild spinach can be harvested all season long. If you have a large plant, you can pluck the central tip and your lambsquarters plant wi...
I have been known to plant spinach in my mittens, actually, as late as Thanksgiving, and again as early as March if the raised beds have drained out and the soil is workable. Seeds sown from September until the ground freezes up, then topped with a floating row cover, will offer a re...