45 DAYS
Spinacia oleracea
A much improved Asian spinach with tasty, succulent, deep green arrow-shaped leaves held on long, upright stems. This spinach variety is slow to bolt and produces a higher quality leaf, making it easier to grow than other Asian-arrow types. Enjoy fresh salads featuring 'Imperial Green' spinach leaves, either on their own or mixed with lettuce and other greens.
Size: Mature plants can reach approximately 12 to 18 in. tall with a spread of about 10 in.
Yield: Allows for continuous leaf harvesting throughout the growing season; cut leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Taste: Mild and delicious with a tender texture that complements salads beautifully.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salad preparations or sautéed as a nutritious side dish. Mix it with other greens for added flavour.
Planting tips: Sow seed outdoors as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Plant in rows 2 ft. apart, spacing seeds 2 in. apart in the row. Cover with ½ in. of fine soil and press down firmly. Thin seedlings to 10 in. apart when they reach 2 in. in height. Expect germination within 2 weeks.
Harvest tips: Cut leaves frequently to promote ongoing growth, ensuring a steady supply of fresh spinach throughout the season.
