Botanical profile

Spinach

Latin name
Spinacia oleracea
Type
Leafy annual (fast growing)
Family
Amaranthaceae

Spinach is a highly nutritious leafy plant, rich in iron, vitamins, and antioxidants. Its tender, dark green leaves are eaten young in salads or cooked in a multitude of dishes. It prefers cool temperatures and grows quickly in spring and fall. Hardy and easy to grow, it's perfect for successive sowings. Regular harvesting of the outer leaves stimulates continued growth. Spinach is a must-have for healthy vegetable gardens and gourmet kitchens!

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
3 and 9
Exposure
Full sun to partial shade (prefers some shade in hot weather)
Watering
Regular — keep the soil cool and moist to prevent bolting
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Strawberries, peas, radishes
Plants to avoid
Beets, onions
Spacing
5 to 10 cm between plants, 25 cm between rows
Harvest period
April to June and September to November (leaf by leaf or whole harvest)

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.