Spinach (Multi-sown) Growing Guide

Spinacia oleracea

Crop Rotation Group

Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ●

Soil

Rich, moisture retentive soil enriched with compost.

Position

Sun to partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Yes, survives winter with mulch in many climates.

Feeding

Not needed for spring crops grown in rich soil, but older plants benefit from feeding with a liquid feed in spring, when they show vigorous new growth.

Spacing

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

Sow and Plant

Best sown during the cooler months. Can be sown in containers during cold weather or sown direct if not too cold. Sow 4 seeds per station to grow 3-4 plants for salads, or 2-3 seeds per station to grow 1 plant with large leaves for cooking.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Keep well watered. Spinach grows tall and goes to seed when days become long and hot. Grow a second crop in the fall.

Harvesting

Pick individual leaves, or allow plants to grow into dense, leafy rosettes.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Spinach (Multi-sown)

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail