Spinacia, Spinach 'Bordeaux'

Spinaciaoleracea

Genus
Spinacia (spin-AH-see-ah)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lawndale, California

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | May 2009 | neutral

This spinach has somewhat smallish arrow-shaped leaves, of a bronzy olive green color, not particularly dark. Stems are bright burgandy r...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

A dark green spinach with red stems and veins.

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