Spinach America

What Spinach America is

Spinach America (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual vegetable of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). This high-quality, heat- and drought-resistant spinach is very well suited to spring sowing.

In protein content, spinach leaves rank second only to green peas and young bean pods, which means that spinach dishes are quite nutritious and satisfying.

In lists of the healthiest foods compiled by dietitians in different countries, spinach ranks first among vegetables.

It simply has no equal in the composition and quantity of vitamins, trace elements and biologically active substances it contains.

Spinach is one of the best sources of carotene (second only to carrots); its green leaves contain plenty of vitamins C, B1, B2, as well as P, PP, K and E, which are rarely found in other vegetables.

In addition, they contain folic and pantothenic acid, salts of potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and iodine.

Thanks to such a rich and varied composition of beneficial substances, this vegetable, according to experts, not only nourishes the body but also removes toxins from it, strengthens blood vessels, helps prevent tumour diseases and anaemia, and has a beneficial effect on the teeth and gums.

Dietitians especially recommend it to pregnant women, children and people in poor health.

Spinach is the earliest spring green — rich in iron, folic acid and vitamins. It is sown in spring and autumn.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 91%
• Seeds per packet: 153–207 pcs (2 g)
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: August and September; direct
• Harvest: October and November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Spinach America

Spinach America seeds are sown in August and September. Harvest in October and November. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Spinach America

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 2 cm
• Spacing: 5–8 cm in the row, 20–30 cm between rows
• Germination: 7–14 days at 10–18 °C
• Position: sun to partial shade

This high-quality, heat- and drought-resistant spinach is very well suited to spring sowing. Grows to 30 cm. tall with thick, deep green leaves. 43-55 days are needed to full maturity. Spinach germinates best in cool soil. Start sowing in early spring, as soon as the ground can be worked and will not freeze. Sowing in midsummer in hot, dry weather — there is a risk of poor or erratic germination. Plant from late July to September for an autumn crop. Spinach grows in a wide range of soils if they are moist and fertile, but it is sensitive to acidity. They can be frozen, canned or used fresh.

Sow in early spring (February–April) and in autumn (August–October). In long days and heat it bolts. Water regularly.

Harvest and use

Pick the leaves before a flower stalk forms.

Frequently asked questions

When should Spinach America be sown?

The recommended sowing months are August and September. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 153–207 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 91%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

Can spinach be sown in autumn?

Yes — autumn sowing (September–October) overwinters and gives the earliest harvest in spring.