Spinach

Fast-growing and nutrient-dense. Sow in spring and again in late summer to avoid the bolting season.

Establishing this month

First sprouts in 7–14 days

Sow

Feb – Sep

Plant Out

Mar – Apr

Harvest

Apr – Nov

Type

Both

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Move seedlings outside carefully

•Harden off plants
•Prepare soil outdoors
•Space plants correctly
•Water well after planting

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

1.5cm

Spacing

15cm

Germination

7–14days

Thinning

Thin to 15cm apart when seedlings reach 5cm tall

Grower's Note

Spring sowings (Feb–May) and autumn sowings (Aug–Sep) avoid the bolting risk of midsummer heat.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

1wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

2wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

4wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~7 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

PeasLettuceRadishNasturtiumChives

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 2–3 days

Sunlight

3–6 hours sun

Watch Out For

! Bolts rapidly in heat — choose bolt-resistant varieties for summer
! Slugs will devastate young seedlings overnight
! Downy mildew in wet or overcrowded conditions

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing spinach

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Spinach

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

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