Spinach Seeds, Bloomsdale Spinach Seed, NON-GMO, Heirloom Seed, 100 Seed Pack

Bloomsdale Spinach Seeds , 100 Seed Pack, Shipped First ClassSCIENTIFIC NAME:Spinacia oleraceaCULTURE:Spinach grows in a wide range of soils if moist and fertile but is sensitive to acidity; pH should be at least 6.0, preferably 6.5–7.5. Spinach germinates best in cool soil. Begin sowing in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Summer sowing in soil over 85°F (30°C) risks low or erratic germination. If sowing must be done during warmer weather, irrigating can help cool the soil and improve germination. Sow in mid-to-late summer for a fall harvest. Spinach can also be planted from late summer through the winter in protected structures for fall, winter, and spring harvest, though growth rates are much slower. Using floating row covers offers additional winter protection.TRANSPLANTING:While direct seeding is customary, some growers choose to transplant their spinach.Transplanting can help ensure full stands if germination has been difficult, either because of warm soil tempera