Spinach Growing Guide Spinacia oleracea Crop Rotation Group Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ● Soil Rich, moisture retentive soil which has had compost dug in. Position Sun or partial shade. Frost tolerant Yes, survives winter with mulch. Feeding If growth is slow or leaves are pale green, feed with liquid seaweed Spacing Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow under cover in late winter, planting out in early spring. Direct sow from early spring until it becomes too hot. Sow again in late autumn for a winter crop Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Keep well watered. Hot or dry conditions can make it bolt (run to seed) which reduces production of usable leaves considerably. Harvesting Pick a few leaves at a time to allow the plant to continue producing more. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Spinach Aphid, Black Bean Aphids (General) Leaf Miner Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Spinach Lettuce Mosaic Virus Spinach Blight Spinach Downy Mildew Spinach White Rust
