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Spinach 'Akarenso'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time

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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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:

Fair Oaks, California

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ronmac46
Fair Oaks, CA | October 2011 | positive

Very good spinach. beautiful looking plant also, with its purple-red stems and veins. I will now try the seed I saved and see what I get....Read More

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