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Spinach 'Red Kitten'

Spinaciaoleracea

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Spinacia oleracea by Farmerdill
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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)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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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
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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:

Augusta, Georgia

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2013 | positive

Medium green leaves with red stems. It is both pretty and productive.

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