SPINACH - GIANT WINTER

    Organic Spinach Giant Winter

          100 Seeds Pack    

 Giant Winter spinach is an exceptional variety known for its impressive, triangular to spade-shaped leaves that can grow up to 63–65 centimetres in diameter. These deep green leaves feature a thick, pliable texture with prominent veining and a gentle savoyed surface, tapering to a rounded tip opposite the stem. The slender, bright green stems not only enhance the plant's visual appeal but are also edible and crunchy, adding a refreshing texture to the leafy greens.

Giant Winter spinach offers a unique eating experience, with leaves that are tender, succulent, and slightly chewy, balanced by a satisfying crispness. The stems, lightly fibrous and crisp, complement the leafy texture with their subtle crunch. In flavour, this spinach variety stands out with its mild, sweet, and vibrant green taste, sweeter than common spinach and enriched by a touch of minerality. The stems contribute a similar mild, sweet, and vegetal note, harmonizing perfectly with the leaves to create a balanced and delightful culinary profile.

                 PLANTING&GROWING

Spinach can be cultivated in plant containers on your balcony garden or indoors near a sunny window, making it a versatile option for gardeners without suitable garden spaces. Choose a container at least 8 inches wide with drainage holes to ensure proper water drainage. Since spinach has sensitive roots, it's best to plant seeds directly into the chosen container to avoid repotting. Soak the seeds for a few hours or overnight before planting, and disinfect any reused pots or trays to prevent damping off when starting seeds indoors.

Spinach seedlings are difficult to transplant, so for spring crops, start indoors only if your garden soil is too wet for direct sowing. Spinach thrives in moist, nitrogen-rich soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5 and tolerates slightly alkaline conditions but is sensitive to acidic soils. Ensure the plants receive about six hours of direct sunlight daily, thin them to at least 15 cm apart, and sow seeds successively every month for a continuous harvest. As a cool-season crop, spinach grows rapidly and features a deep taproot, requiring no additional support.

Companion planting is beneficial for spinach. Pair it with slower-maturing crops like tomatoes and peppers, allowing ample space once the spinach is harvested. Beans and peas are excellent companions, enriching the soil with nitrogen and providing shade to prevent bolting. Other compatible crops include cabbage, cauliflower, chard, onion, and strawberries, while fennel and potatoes should be avoided

Spinach is wind-pollinated and can cross-pollinate between varieties but not with other beet family members like beets and chard. To prevent cross-pollination, separate spinach varieties by at least half a mile or use wind-proof bags to enclose at least 10 plants under the same bag for effective pollination. Shake the bagged plants frequently to ensure proper pollination.