Details
A very popular, easy to grow and reliable variety, Medania spinach produces an abundance of dark green leaves. Long standing if grown in good, moist soil which is kept watered during dry weather. Spinach is ideal for succession sowing to give a longer cropping period. Broad, deep green leaves; ideal for freezing. Rich In vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, lutein and dietary fiber.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Spinacia oleracea |
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Life Cycle | Biennial |
Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/2 in. |
When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring, Late Summer |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Inconspicuous/None |
Other Details | Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings, Suitable for growing in containers, This plant is suitable for growing indoors |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 40-50 |
Propagation Methods | Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |