Spinach Imperial Green (45 Days)

45 DAYS
Spinacia oleracea

A much improved Asian spinach with tasty, succulent, deep green arrow-shaped leaves held on long, upright stems. This spinach variety is slow to bolt and produces a higher quality leaf, making it easier to grow than other Asian-arrow types. Enjoy fresh salads featuring ‘Imperial Green’ spinach leaves, either on their own or mixed with lettuce and other greens.

Size: Mature plants can reach approximately 12 to 18 in. tall with a spread of about 10 in.

Yield: Allows for continuous leaf harvesting throughout the growing season; cut leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Taste: Mild and delicious with a tender texture that complements salads beautifully.

How to use: Ideal for fresh salad preparations or sauted as a nutritious side dish. Mix it with other greens for added flavour.

Planting tips: Sow seed outdoors as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Plant in rows 2 ft. apart, spacing seeds 2 in. apart in the row. Cover with in. of fine soil and press down firmly. Thin seedlings to 10 in. apart when they reach 2 in. in height. Expect germination within 2 weeks.

Harvest tips: Cut leaves frequently to promote ongoing growth, ensuring a steady supply of fresh spinach throughout the season.