Plant Profile

Verdil Spinach

About Spinach

  • Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
  • Common Name: Verdil Spinach
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Medicinal: Yes
  • Maturity: 50 days
  • Non-GMO
  • Organic
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Seed Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch
  • Size: Height 12 to 18 inches

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Companion Plants for Spinach

  • Broad Beans
  • Peas
  • Strawberries
  • Harvesting Spinach

    Harvest the whole plant or use leaves as needed.

    Selection & Storage

    If not using when fresh, spinach may be frozen.

    Tips For Using Spinach

    Health Benefits

    Those who are in need of iron should take it as it exists in vegetables and fruit and spinach is especially recommended. It may also help those who suffer from gouty tendencies. Spinach is very easily digested1

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