Because spinach is such a fast grower, multiple plantings throughout the growing season can ensure a consistent supply.
Seed a short row every two weeks from early May to mid-August. Plants seeded between July 1 and Aug. 15 may need to be harvested as baby spinach as spinach tends to bolt under high day temperatures. Bolting spinach has been a problem as long as spinach has been grown. In 1784, the D. Landreth Seed Company in the United States had developed a slow-bolting spinach variety called ‘Bloomsdale’ which is still available today.
When purchasing spinach seed, gardeners may encounter three different types of spinach: savoy, semi-savoy or flat/smooth-leaf spinach. Although there is not much difference in the flavour or nutrient value of the different types; the leaf appearance is unique to each type. Savoy spinach has curly, crinkly leaves that are slightly thicker than other types. Semi-savoy spinach plants are slightly more upright and have less crinkly leaves than the savoy spinach types.
New Zealand spinach is a slightly vining leafy plant that produces copious amounts of greens during the summer: it is not a true spinach. New Zealand spinach requires warm temperatures and a longer time period for seeds to germinate as compared to Spinacea oleracea. New Zealand is sometimes referred to as perennial spinach however, it is not perennial on the Prairies.Article content
Malabar spinach is a perennial vining plant native to tropical areas of Africa and Asia. The leaves are oval to heart shaped, semi-succulent and mucilaginous when cooked. When eaten fresh, Malabar spinach is similar in flavour to Spinacia oleracea but with a slight peppery, citrus flavour. Malabar spinach is very frost sensitive and should be started indoors about six weeks prior to transplanting out for best results.
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