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Spinach 'Tortoiseshell'

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
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
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)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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
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Vesey's, offers this description: "Beautiful dark green, oval shaped smooth leaves. Tortoiseshell makes a very nice baby leaf and can als...Read More

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