Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach

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    Open Pollinated. Heirloom.
    • 46 days.
    • Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach, a distinctive variety because of its glossy, heavy textured, intensely crinkled leaves.
    • Plants tend to grow erect, remaining in rosette stage before bolting.
    • This is a standard variety for late spring and early summer crops.
    • Introduced in 1925.

    Planting Directions:  Sow seed outdoors in early spring when soil temperatures have reached 45° to 75 °  Plant seed ½” deep thinning plants 4-6” apart. When preparing the soil add  a general purpose fertilizer or compost. Spinach grows best when soil temperature reaches about  60°. Plant again in fall 60-70 days before first frost. Water lightly and regularly. Spinach bolts during hot weather or when there is more than 14 hours of light.