Description
A quality Heirloom variety introduced at turn of the century and now increasing popular as this traditional varieties come back into fashion. This variety remains especially notable for its high yield, as well as other fine qualities. Dark green vigorous leaves are large, heavy and handsomely crinkled. Because they are held erect, they remain cleaner than those of other varieties that lie flat on the ground. Slow to bolt. A very popular variety for the home garden. Spacing, plants: Sow 12-18 seeds per foot. Light: Sunny Location. Mid summer sowing in hot dry weather – risks low or erratic germination. Sow late July into September for the autumn crop. Cut just below root attachment for “rooted spinach”, or cut higher for “clipped spinach.” Spinach grows on a wide range of soils if moist and fertile, but is sensitive to acidity. Instructions not attached – See details provided above for cultivation advice.
1 x spinach – bloomsdale long standing – 600 seeds