Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds – Heirloom, Nutritious, and Cold-Hardy Variety

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a cold-hardy, heirloom variety known for its rich green leaves and robust flavor. This nutritious spinach is perfect for early spring or fall planting, as it thrives in cooler temperatures. With its savory taste and high yield, it's ideal for fresh salads, cooking, and freezing. The leaves are thick and tender, and the plant’s resilience to heat ensures it lasts longer in the garden than other varieties.

Key Features:

• Heirloom Variety: A traditional spinach variety with a rich flavor and high nutritional value.
• Cold-Hardy: Performs well in cooler weather and can be harvested well into the fall.
• Nutritious & Delicious: Full of iron, vitamins, and minerals, perfect for healthy meals.
• Long-Lasting: Resistant to bolting, ensuring a prolonged harvest season.
• Versatile Use: Great for fresh salads, cooked dishes, and smoothies.

Product Details:

• Quantity: 500 seeds per pack
• Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: 8–12 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Days to Maturity: 40–50 days

Planting Instructions:

• Sowing: Plant seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or early fall for a winter harvest.
• Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in loose, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 1–2 inches apart in rows or broadcast across the soil.
• Germination: Keep soil moist and temperatures around 50–70°F (10–21°C); germination typically occurs in 7–14 days.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in hot weather to prevent bolting.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost to ensure healthy growth.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to about 3–4 inches apart to allow for proper development of mature leaves.
• Harvesting: Harvest the outer leaves as needed, leaving the inner leaves to continue growing for a prolonged harvest.