Spinach Seeds Organic 'America'

• High yielding variety
• Pick as baby leaves or grow on to maturity
• Long harvest period
• Bolt resistant
• Ideal for an organic garden

High-yielding Spinach 'America' produces thick dark green crinkly leaves that are tender and well-flavoured. The leaves can be picked young as baby leaves or left to mature, and are ideal for freezing. Spinach 'America' stands well in hot weather without bolting, provided it is regularly watered. Sow successionally for a long harvest period.

Sow outdoors

Sow thinly, 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart, direct in harvest position. Keep the soil moist at all times.

Thin

When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 15cm apart as necessary.

Tips

Cover earlier sowings to increase cropping period. Use thinnings in baby leaf salads. Pick leaves regularly to ensure continuous supply. Use young leaves in salads or allow to mature and then steam.