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Spinacia oleracea
Vancouver spinach is an improved variety with rich dark-green leaves and an upright growth habit, making it a visually appealing addition to your garden. This variety is known for its very slow bolting, allowing for a longer harvest period and ensuring you get delicious, tender greens even as the weather warms. Harvesting frequently encourages new growth, making it a favourite among gardeners seeking fresh produce all season long.
Size: Plants can reach heights of 12 to 18 in. with leaves growing up to 5 in. long.
Yield: Continuous harvest of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.
Taste: Mild and tender leaves with a delicious, slightly sweet flavour.
How to use: Ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and freezing for later use. Enjoy the nutritional benefits of fresh spinach in your meals.
Planting tips: Sow outdoors as soon as the danger of frost has passed, in rows 2 ft. apart and spaced 2 in. apart in the row. Cover with 1/2 in. of fine soil and thin to 10 in. apart once seedlings are 2 in. tall. A soil temperature of around 10 to 20°C is optimal for germination.
Harvest tips: Cut leaves frequently to promote regrowth. Look for young, tender leaves for the best flavour.
