Seed no. 1801
'Perpetual Spinach'
£2.25
In stock · approx. 180 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Germination
Sow directly into a well prepared seed bed with plenty of added compost, where the soil has been loosened to 30cm depth and raked to a fine tilth. Sow heavily 30mm deep into a drill, 5cm spacing, drill 30cm apart. Cover with soil. Germination 14-21 days, more if the temperature is very cold. Thin to final spacing 50cm. Avoid sowing in very hot weather where germination rate can be as low as 50%. Successive sow every 10 days.
Growing
Cover with netting or fleece to prevent bird or insect attacks.
Cultivation
Harvest leaves continually once they are large enough to pick. Cut and come again variety.
| Genus | Spinach |
|---|---|
| Species | 'Perpetual Spinach' |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1801 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.1m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 180 |
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