Bloomsdale spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a variety of spinach that is known for its dark green, savoyed leaves, and its ability to tolerate hot weather. It is a popular choice for home gardens and markets. Bloomsdale spinach is a classic variety that is known for its high yield and its resistance to common spinach pests and diseases.
To grow Bloomsdale spinach, you will need:
- Well-drained, fertile soil
- Full sun or partial shade
- Spinach seed or seedlings
Growing Instructions:
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Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost.
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Transplant seedlings to the garden after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up. Space the plants about 1-2 feet apart.
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Water the spinach regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Fertilize the spinach with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.
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Keep the spinach free of weeds and remove any diseased or damaged leaves to help prevent disease.
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Harvest the spinach leaves when they are young, tender, and have reached their mature size.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | Start seeds indoors or sow seed directly into the ground after the last frost date |
| 4-6 | Transplant seedlings to the garden or direct-sow seeds into the garden |
| 6-8 | Water the spinach regularly, keep the soil consistently moist |
| 8-12 | Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer |
| 12-16 | Keep plants free of weeds and remove any diseased or damaged leaves |
| 20-24 | Harvest the spinach leaves when they are young, tender, and have reached their mature size |