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Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
A nutrient-dense leafy green that grows quickly in cool weather. Perfect for salads, smoothies, and cooking. One of the healthiest vegetables you can grow.
Difficulty
easy
Sunlight
Partial to Full Sun (3-5 hours)
Watering
Regular — keep soil moist
Growth Time
35-45 days to harvest
How to Grow
Sow seeds directly 1cm deep, 5cm apart in cool soil (10-20°C). Best planted in early spring or autumn. Grows in partial shade which actually prevents bolting. Harvest outer leaves first for continuous production.
Growth Phases
1
Germination (5-9 days)
Seeds sprout in cool soil
2
Seedling (1-2 weeks)
Small round leaves appear
3
Leaf Growth (2-3 weeks)
Leaves enlarge rapidly in cool conditions
4
Harvest (Ongoing for 4-6 weeks)
Pick outer leaves when 8-10cm long
Care Tips
- •Grows best in cool weather — avoid summer heat
- •Harvest outer leaves to extend production
- •Bolt-resistant varieties last longer
- •Rich in iron and vitamins A, C, K
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