Bloomsdale Spinach Seeds (Organic)

Bloomsdale Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an organic heirloom with deep-green, savoyed (crinkled) leaves and a rich, buttery flavor, fairly resistant to bolting.

At a glance

• Variety: Bloomsdale, heirloom (Spinacia oleracea)
• Type: Organic, hardy annual
• Days to maturity: 39 to 60
• Sun: Partial sun to full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 8"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 18"
• Seeds per pack: approx. 250 (about 8,363 per 1/4 lb)

Flavor profile

Tender and buttery with a mild, slightly sweet, earthy flavor; excellent fresh in salads, steamed, or in soups and casseroles.

Best for

• Early spring and fall crops
• Cold-hardy gardens (tolerates frost to 15 to 20F)
• Cut-and-come-again harvesting
• Fresh, frozen, or canned greens
• Gardeners of all experience levels

How to grow

In spring, start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost and set out 3 to 6 weeks before the last frost; for fall, sow in a protected spot 8 weeks before the first frost. Sow 1/2" deep in loose, well-drained soil (pH 6.5 to 7.5) at a soil temperature of 50 to 75F; germination takes 7 to 14 days. Thin to 8" apart and cover with a row cover to extend cold tolerance.

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