Spinach Industra

Spinach Industra — variety description

Spinach Industra (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual vegetable of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Plants of this variety show a relatively upright habit with large leaves and long stalks. It is grown as an autumn spinach in any weather conditions. A sufficient amount of moisture stimulates leaf mass formation. A drought- and heat-resistant variety.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: 95%
• Pack size: 5 g
• Seed origin: Germany
• Sowing: August and September; direct
• Harvest: October and November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Spinach Industra

Spinach Industra 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 Industra

• 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

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 Industra be sown?

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

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. 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.