Tag: Spinach

When the days get longer, it wants to flower. So little growth and long days means the plants will bloom when they are still small. Growing true broadleaf spinach usually easiest in the cooler spring and fall. What is the easiest type of spinach to grow? Is spinach easy to grow? If you’ve ever wondered […]

SPINACH – FRESH, RAW, LOOSE To maximize the shelf life of raw spinachraw spinachBologi may refer to any of several leaf vegetables eaten in West Africa: Basella alba, also called broad bologi. Talinum fruticosum, also called Lagos bologi.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bologi How do you know when spinach is bad? And you’ll definitely know when […]

You can absolutely cook wilted spinach. It’s past its prime for eating raw, but will not negatively impact a cooked dish. What happens if you eat spoiled spinach? Contaminated spinach typically harbors norovirus — the common stomach bug linked with vomiting and diarrhea — and sometimes carries E. coli as well. How do I know […]

The bitter flavor resulting from spinach bolting early is enough to keep you out of that vegetable patch. Spinach will begin to flower as soon as spring days begin to lengthen. The response comes when days are longer than 14 hours and temperatures creep above 75 degrees F. (23 C.). Can I still eat spinach […]

You can remove the plants, then plant more spinach or another crop as there is lots of growing time left. Saving Spinach Seed: Let one or two plants go to seed. These plants are unusual in that the seeds are produced up the whole stem. What to do with spinach that has bolted? What to […]

Looked this up and really…you shouldn’t worry. Vegetables ‘bolting’ get more bitter, pithy and thus less edible. Is it OK to eat spinach after it bolts? The longer days of summer also cause bolting. Spinach that has bolted. Once your favorite leaf lettuce or other leafy green has begun to bolt, the leaves turn bitter […]

The leaves of bolting plants are edible, but the temperature will change. The peak of flavor for your plants occurs before they begin going to seed. Is it safe to eat spinach after it bolts? Spinach that has bolted. Once your favorite leaf lettuce or other leafy green has begun to bolt, the leaves turn […]

When the outer leaves are about 6 inches long, they’re ready to be harvested. Or, if it is spring and plants are near the end of the season where they will soon bolt (bloom), you can pull up or cut the entire plant. How many times can you harvest spinach? As you can see, harvesting […]

Spinach is an excellent choice for over winter production as it is extremely cold hardy. As the temperature decreases the plant increases the sugar content in its vasculature. This essentially acts as an “anti-freeze” to protect the plant. Growth is greatly slowed by temperature and lack of sunlight. What do you do with spinach in […]

Water spinach to keep soil constantly moist. Use row covers to maintain cool soil and deter pests. When seedlings sprout to about 2 inches, thin them to 3-4 inches apart. Beyond thinning, no cultivation is necessary. Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture. What helps spinach grow? Space spinach plants 12 inches apart in fertile, […]

Environmental factors that affect plant growth include light, temperature, water, humidity and nutrition. What are the factors needed for the growth of spinach seeds? Spinach does best when growing in moist, nitrogen-rich soil. Spinach plants form a deep taproot; for best growth, loosen the soil at least 1 foot deep before planting. Sow spinach seed […]

Spinach growing problems are often related to growing spinach in the wrong season. Spinach growing problems are often related to growing spinach in the wrong season. Grow spinach in cool weather. Sow spinach in the garden as early as the ground can be worked in spring. Why are my spinach plants so small? Be careful: […]

Physical Effects of Overcrowding Plants Plants that grow too close to each other compete for the same sunlight, water and soil nutrients. The first effect seen is competition for light. Overcrowded plants begin to grow upward to receive light, rather than developing a fuller, bushier silhouette. What happens if you plant too close together? The […]

The thick, semi-succulent leaves become gluey, not unlike okra. Malabar spinach grows vertically and needs a trellis to support its fast growth. The Climbing Hot-Weather Alternative To Spinach. Common names Malabar spinach, Indian spinach, Ceylon spinach, vine spinach, climbing spinach Family Basellaceae Does spinach need to be staked? Some staking may be necessary as plants […]

Cut and Come Again If you prefer small, tender, baby spinach greens, you may want to opt for a cut-and-come-again style of harvesting. Pinch a few leaves off from the outside of the plant, which will allow it to continue producing new growth. Can you cut spinach more than once? As you can see, harvesting […]

If loose, wrap the spinach in dry paper towels or clean dish towels, place it in a sealed freezer bag or plastic container, and put it in the crisper drawer. If the spinach came in a package of its own, you can simply put a towel or cloth in the container, seal it, and put […]

Healthy spinach is usually about a foot tall, 18 inches tall at most, while bolting spinach might reach two feet. The plant is now growing vertically rather than horizontally. How large do spinach plants grow? How Spinach Grows Temperature Germination 45 – 75F Height 4 – 6″ Width 6 – 8″ Space between plants Will […]

Expert Response. HI: The leaf curl in peach is a fungal disease which does not affect spinach in any way. The curl on the spinach may be the result of aphid feeding, which could be problematic this time of the year. Why is my spinach Curly? Spinach blight is another name for the cucumber mosaic […]

Can you freeze spinach? You definitely can, and the result serves fabulous flavor when you start with freshly picked leaves. You won’t be able to serve the thawed product in fresh salads, but frozen spinach is versatile in the kitchen. What is the best way to freeze fresh spinach? Freezing whole spinach leaves is a […]

Spinach is high in nutrients and is fast and easy to grow as a cut-and-come again ‘baby-leaf’ vegetable or for larger leaves. It can be grown all year round if you choose the right varieties and works well in containers too. It tastes delicious when wilted in the pan or as young fresh leaves in […]