Spinach Growing Guide

Spinacia oleracea

Crop Rotation Group

Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ●

Soil

Rich, moisture retentive soil which has had compost dug in.

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Yes, survives winter with mulch.

Feeding

If growth is slow or leaves are pale green, feed with liquid seaweed

Spacing

Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow under cover in late winter, planting out in early spring. Direct sow from early spring until it becomes too hot. Sow again in late autumn for a winter crop
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Keep well watered. Hot or dry conditions can make it bolt (run to seed) which reduces production of usable leaves considerably.

Harvesting

Pick a few leaves at a time to allow the plant to continue producing more.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Spinach

Aphid, Black Bean

Aphids (General)

Leaf Miner

Slug

Snail

Plant Diseases which Affect Spinach

Lettuce Mosaic Virus

Spinach Blight

Spinach Downy Mildew

Spinach White Rust