Spinach GIANT WINTER, organic seeds, heirloom

Spinacia oleracea

Out of stock Spinach 'Winter Giant' tolerates frost well. Classic spinach variety for winter cultivation. The classical winter-cultivation variety of spinach. It produces rather large, dark-green leafs and it is extremely well protected against col

Large, deep green leaves. Classical winter-cultivation variety of spinach. It produces large, dark-green leaves and it is extremely well protected against cold. Note that this variety will bolt early in summers.
 

Days To Maturity:  45-60
Planting Depth:  1/2 inch
Spacing, Row:  12-18 inches
Spacing, plants: Sow 12-18 seeds per foot
Light:  Sunny Location

• Spinach germinates best in cool soil. 

• Sow late late summer through to late Autumn 

• Sow about 12-18 seeds per foot, 1/2 inch deep, in rows 12-18 inches apart and thin when large enough. 

• Harvest young spinach leaves during growth and full-size, but before bolting.  Cut just below root attachment for "rooted spinach", or cut higher for "clipped spinach."

• Protect during harsh cold spells and from winter birds.

• Spinach grows on a wide range of soils if moist and fertile, but is sensitive to acidity.

Packet 200 seeds