Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual leafy vegetable, highly valued for its nutritional content.
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual leafy vegetable, highly valued for its nutritional content. Its tender green leaves are rich in iron, folate, vitamins and antioxidants, and are eaten raw or cooked. The plant prefers cool weather and fertile, moist soils, and grows quickly, making it suitable for spring and autumn crops. It is harvested leaf by leaf or as a whole rosette, before it runs to flower. Spinach is a versatile vegetable used in salads, pies, soups and side dishes.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 5 L · Balcony · Window box
Row spacing: 25 cm
Sow in succession every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.
In summer heat the plant bolts and the leaves turn bitter — prefer spring and late-summer sowings.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
