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Spinach 'America'

Spinaciaoleracea

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Genus
Spinacia (spin-AH-see-ah)
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Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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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)
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Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

8" tall plants that are slow to grow- and to bolt. Heat and drought resistant. Can be sown in Spring in long-day areas.

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A 45 day dark savoyed cultivar.

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