Spinach Orbita F1

Spinach Orbita F1: variety and characteristics

Spinach Orbita F1 (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual vegetable of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). A high-yielding hybrid spinach variety with large, dark green and juicy leaves.

It is distinguished by fast growth, good disease resistance and a long harvesting period.

It is suitable for fresh eating, salads and cooking.

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: 97%
• Seeds per packet: 17–23 pcs (2 g)
• Sowing: August and September; direct
• Harvest: October and November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Spinach Orbita F1

Spinach Orbita F1 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 Orbita F1

• 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

Spring sowings are made from late February to early March and harvested in April–May. For an autumn harvest, sow in August–September and harvest in October–November. The sowing depth for spinach is about 3 cm. Planting distance between rows is about 30 cm. 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.

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 Orbita F1 be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 17–23 seeds, pack size 2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 97%. 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.