The dark green leaves and superb taste of this quick maturing Spinach are high in vitamins and minerals. Eat the baby leaves fresh in salads as a quick and healthy alternative to lettuce. Seed tapes are easy to use and require less thinning. Harvest the largest leaves from each plant as they mature this will encourage new leaves to develop.

Approximately 165 seeds.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Sow in well cultivated soil and shady position.
Depth: Separate the strips and roll out into prepared rows that are 10mm (1/2”) deep and 30cm (12”) apart.
Thinning: Thin seedlings to 30cm (12”) apart when large enough to handle.
Germination: Seedlings emerge 14-21 days.
Growing notes: Cover with soil and keep moist. Repeat sowings at 3 weekly intervals for a continuous crop.

Growing Needs

Soil: Well-cultivated soil
Water: Cover with soil and keep moist

Plant Characteristics

Harvest: Harvest the largest leaves from each plant as they mature this will encourage new leaves to develop
Uses: Eat the baby leaves fresh in salads as a quick and healthy alternative to lettuce