Organic Matador spinach grows tender, dark green oval leaves that are great for everything from fresh salads to cooked dishes. You can pick these spinach seeds young as baby spinach or let them grow bigger and darker for a more substantial crop. This spinach is hardy and easy to grow, even in smaller spaces like patio pots or window boxes - it’s a fast-growing variety that doesn’t need a lot of fuss. All these organic seeds need is some sunlight, some water, and a little room to grow, and you’ll be harvesting fresh and tasty spinach in no time. For more fresh ideas, check out Mr Fothergill’s vegetable seeds collection. If space is limited, try adding herb seeds for fresh flavours you can grow, even if the only space you have is a windowsill. Or, complement your greens with carrot seeds for a classic kitchen garden combination.

How to Sow Seeds

Growing notes: Sow Matador spinach seeds in late summer to winter, or early spring in cooler areas. Plant the seeds about 12mm (1/2in) deep in rows 20cm (12in) apart, and repeat sowing every three weeks for a continuous crop. Spinach grows quickly, and you can expect seedlings to emerge in 14-21 days. During dry spells, water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging your spinach plants. Once your spinach is ready, you can begin harvesting young leaves for baby spinach or let the leaves grow larger for a heartier crop.

Growing Needs

Water requirement: Moderate

Plant Characteristics

Suitable for small spaces: Yes
Suitable for pots / containers: Yes
Easy to grow: Yes
Easy to Fast: Yes