Spinach Giant Winter Seeds
Spinach Giant Winter Seeds
1 Packet (Approx 200 Seeds )
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Characteristics
Appearance
The leaves of Spinach Giant Winter are large, dark green, and semi-savoyed with a lance-shaped appearance. The plant exhibits a spreading growth habit rather than an upright one, maturing into a substantial foliage that stands well through the winter.
Taste Profile
The leaves are known for their good flavour, remaining tender and mild when picked young. They are versatile in the kitchen, suitable for raw consumption in salads, or can be boiled, steamed, and incorporated into a variety of dishes.
Yield
With a days to maturity range of 45-60 days, regular sowing from June to September ensures a continuous harvest from October onwards. Its growth is facilitated by cool soil conditions, preferring a sunny location for optimal yield.
Growth Type
This variety has a spreading growth habit, developing a wide foliage as opposed to growing upright. Its large leaves are an indication of its robust growth, especially when planted in favourable conditions.
Cultivation Environment
Spinach Giant Winter thrives in a wide range of soil types as long as they are moist and fertile. It is sensitive to soil acidity and fares best in cool soil under full sun exposure. Protection during harsh cold spells and from winter birds is advised for sustained growth.
Reliability
The hardiness of this variety, especially its ability to stand well through winter, makes it a reliable choice for growers. Its resistance to bolting and ability to withstand early winter conditions unprotected accentuate its reliability.
Cultivation Notes
Sowing is recommended from late summer to autumn in shallow drills, with a spacing of 30cm between rows and thinning seedlings to 15cm apart as they grow. Its cultivation requires well-watered soil especially during dry spells, and protection against severe cold and birds during mid-winter is advisable.
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Plant Hight / Spread
Height - 50cm Spread - 45cm
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Positioning
Full sun
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Hardiness
Hardy
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Ideal Location
Outside beds
In Summary:Spinach Giant Winter is a dependable, hardy winter variety known for its large dark green, flavoursome, and tender leaves. Its spreading growth habit allows for a bountiful yield from October onwards when sowed from June to September. It thrives in moist, fertile soil under full sun, and with protection during harsh winter conditions, it stands well through the season, making it a reliable choice for continuous harvests.