English Spinage

English Spinage Care

Spinach

What is the plant

Spinach is an annual plant (rarely biennial) growing as tall as 30 cm (1 ft). Spinach may overwinter in temperate regions. The leaves are alternate, simple, ovate to triangular, and very variable in size: 2–30 cm (1–12 in) long and 1–15 cm (0.4–5.9 in) broad, with larger leaves at the base of the plant and small leaves higher on the flowering stem. The flowers are inconspicuous, yellow-green, 3–4 mm (0.1–0.2 in) in diameter, and mature into a small, hard, dry, lumpy fruit cluster 5–10 mm (0.2–0.4 in) across containing several seeds.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

12°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

max 10a

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water spinach frequently to keep the soil moist; this also helps keep it cool during hot weather. The plants need 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water per week. In dry climates, you may need to water every day, sometimes more often. In any area, don't wait all week, then deep-water; it's better to water several times per week at a minimum.
Pruning
Doesnt need to be pruned beacuse of fast growing
Fertilizer
Because it is such a fast grower, spinach is also a heavy feeder. A fertilizer high in nitrogen, the first number on the fertilizer package, will help produce dark, healthy leaves. Fish emulsion and soy meal are good organic choices for spinach.

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Soil
English spinach is a leafy green vegetable grown for its masses of leaves which are eaten cooked or raw. The leaves are soft and green and grow to around 30cm tall. If the leaves are picked when they are still young, they are called 'baby spinach'.
Temperature
Temperature. Spinach grows best when temperatures range between 60°F and 65°F. Spinach is an excellent choice for fall gardens since mature plants can withstand frost; sow spinach about 8 weeks before the first expected frost.
Container
Plant your container grown spinach in pots that are 6-12 inches (15-30 cm.)

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Additional
English spinach is a leafy green vegetable grown for its masses of leaves which are eaten cooked or raw. The leaves are soft and green and grow to around 30cm tall. If the leaves are picked when they are still young, they are called 'baby spinach'.
Popularity
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