Spinach 'Baby's Leaf'

Spinaciaoleracea

Genus
Spinacia (spin-AH-see-ah)
Species
oleracea (awl-lur-RAY-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Aurora, Missouri

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Aurora, MO | April 2015 | positive

Haven't grown yet but to prevent early bolting grow in partial shade. This will bolt and go to seed once day length hours are more than 1...Read More

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