Spinach New Zealand – Pacific Northwest Seeds
Spinacia oleracea
- 65-75 days
- tender perennial
- low-growing
- pale to dark green, triangular to oval-shaped, and grow from 2 to 4 inches long
- warm-weather annualÂ
- prefers moisture-retentive, well-drained soilÂ
- drought-tolerant but the leaves will not be as tender
- It requires 55 to 65 days to reach harvest.
Because of its heat-tolerance and resistance to bolting, this is an excellent summer substitute for conventional spinach. The attractive plants have a bush-like habit and produce distinctive triangular leaves. Use the succulent leaves and young stems fresh in salads or cooked. Grows as a perennial in mild winter areas. Harvest regularly to encourage new succulent growth. Thrives in hot dry weather. Partial/full sun.
