Spinach Resistoflay

Spinach Resistoflay — variety description

Spinach Resistoflay (Spinacia oleracea) is an annual vegetable of the Amaranth family (Amaranthaceae). Resistofly is a round-seeded spinach variety that is resistant to downy mildew.

It grows quickly, but is not suitable for growing in dry summer weather.

The leaves are large, firm and medium green in colour.

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: 92%
• Seeds per packet: 318–431 pcs (5 g)
• Seed origin: Italy
• Sowing: August and September; direct
• Harvest: October and November
• Position: sun to partial shade

When to sow Spinach Resistoflay

Spinach Resistoflay 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 Resistoflay

• 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. Spinach requires nutritious, moist soil. The leaves of this type of spinach are suitable for freezer storage. Sowing can be done in rows or broadcast. Keep the plants well moistened.

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 Resistoflay be sown?

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

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 318–431 seeds, pack size 5 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. 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.