Description
Discover the exceptional flavor and nutrition of 'Bloomsdale' spinach, an heirloom variety introduced in the early 1800s that’s perfect for home gardens. Known for its rich, dark green, curled leaves, 'Bloomsdale' is a vigorous grower that produces tender, flavorful greens, ideal for baby spinach in as little as 28 days. Packed with vitamins A, C, and iron, this variety thrives in cool weather and grows beautifully in containers. Slow to bolt, it ensures a long harvest window, making it a reliable choice for fresh greens throughout the season.
This packet sows up to 37 feet. 220 seeds in packet.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
Days to Maturity: 28–45 days
Family: Organic, Heirloom
Native: Amaranthaceae
Hardiness: Southwest Asia
Plant Dimensions: 6″–8″ tall
Variety Information: Very dark green, thick, curled leaves. 'Bloomsdale' was introduced in the early 1800s. It is a vigorous grower, slow to bolt, and has tender, rich-flavored leaves.
Attributes: Good for Containers
Sowing Info:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40ºF; ideally 50°–75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. If mulched, spinach can overwinter in sub–zero temperatures. Soil temperatures above 85ºF halt germination. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool-season harvests.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″
Growing Info:
Harvesting: Pick individual leaves from outer edges of plant as they become big enough to use or cut the whole plant 1″ above the ground; new leaves will be produced. When picking individual leaves, also removing the leaf stem at the same time is best; this reduces vulnerability to disease during die-back and conserves plant energy. Harvest before the plant sends up a flower stalk (bolting). Just prior to bolting, leaves take on an “arrowhead” shape, adding small keel shapes to the base of the leaf.
