Japanese Spinach
Oriental Giant
TO START OUTDOORS
In early spring when danger of hard frost is over, sow seeds in well-worked fertile soil in full sun. Space seeds 1 inch apart in rows 8 to 10 inches apart, or broadcast thinly for bed planting. Cover with 1/2 inch of soil; firm soil over seeds to ensure good germination. If first sowing germinates unevenly, plant more seeds as they will catch up fast.
GROWING NOTES
Spinach is most productive grown in cool spring conditions and sown again in late summer for a fall crop. After seedlings reach 2 to 3 inches tall, thin out every other plant (and enjoy in early salads) and keep thinning in this fashion until plants are spaced 8 or 10 inches apart. Keep the shallow-rooted plants well weeded and watered. Spinach is a heavy feeder so fertilize several times with a high nitrogen source like fish emulsion solution for best harvests.
HARVEST AND USE
Wait until plants are well established and harvest just the outer leaves, leaving at least 4 younger center leaves so plant will continue to grow. Water and fertilize after cutting and plants will provide 2 or 3 pickings before weather gets too warm and spinach begins to go to seed. Plant again in late summer to early fall for a succulent autumn crop.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
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March–May
|
Sept.–May
|
Full sun
part-day shade |
1 inch apart
1/2 inch deep |
5 – 10 days
|
Approx. 35
|
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
March–May
|
Sept.–May
|
Full sun
part-day shade |
1 inch apart
1/2 inch deep |
5 – 10 days
|
Approx. 35
|
Cold Winters
March–May
|
Mild Winters
Sept.–May
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
part-day shade |
Sow Seeds
1 inch apart
1/2 inch deep |
Days To Germinate
5 – 10 days
|
Days To Harvest
Approx. 35
|