Spinacia oleracea
- Heirloom
- Tender and Delicious
- 7 to 21 days to germinate
- 40 to 60 days to mature
King of Denmark Spinach is large and dark green. Spreading rounded leaves with a broad, slightly crumpled look, it truly is vegetable royalty. This cool weather vegetable is easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil.
4g. (Approx. 360-380 seeds)
Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. Place one seed every 2 inches and cover with soil. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. Use the tender thinnings in salads. Harvest before flower stalks form.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)
Planting Spacing: 25 cm (10″)
Row Spacing: 40 cm (16″)
Best growth occurs in spring and fall. Make a second sowing in late summer for a fall crop.
Preparation Ideas: Avoid over cooking spinach as their taste can become bitter. Remove from heat as soon as leaves begin to wilt. Add flavoring such as freshly squeezed lemon juice.