Spinach
description
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) – Suggested by Catherine’s Ornamental Vegetable Garden
This hardy, cold-resistant spinach is an old and rare variety, developed in Quebec in the 1880s . It is distinguished by its large, wavy green leaves , offering excellent flavor and tender texture .
Very slow to go to seed , it is ideal for prolonged cultivation and adapts well to spring and autumn harvests . Thanks to its ability to tolerate shade , it can be grown in a variety of environments.
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Annual
Plant habit : Low, dense foliage
Height : 20 to 30 cm
Foliage : Large, wavy, dark green
Flavor : Mild and slightly sweet
Maturity : 40 to 50 days
Tolerance : Cold hardy and slow to bolt
Use : Fresh, stir-fried, soup, canned
?? Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun or partial shade (tolerates partial shade well)
?? Sowing :
• Direct sowing as soon as the soil can be worked in spring
• Sowing in August-September for an autumn harvest
?? Sowing depth : 1 cm
?? Germination temperature : 1-20°C
? Germination time : 7 to 20 days
?? Spacing : 15 to 30 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, fresh and well-drained soil
?? Tip : To improve germination in summer, stratify the seeds in the refrigerator for a few days before sowing.
Thanks to its rapid growth and hardiness , this spinach is ideal for gardeners wishing to prolong their harvest in cool conditions .
Use and special features
?? A sweet and tender taste
Ideal for salads, soups and stir-fries .
?? Hardy and easy to grow
Adapts to cool conditions and extended harvests .
? Refrigerator technique for better germination
Cold pre-germination promotes uniform emergence at the end of the season.
