Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Southwest Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Downy Mildew Resistant
About Lavewa Spinach Seeds
Spinacia oleracea
Rich green, glossy, 6" slightly puckered leaves.
Planting Spinach
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 48 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40°F; ideally 50°–75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. If mulched, spinach can overwinter in sub–zero temperatures. Soil temperatures above 85°F halt germination. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick individual leaves from outer edges of plant as they become big enough to use or cut the whole plant 1" above the ground; new leaves will be produced. When picking individual leaves, also removing the leaf stem at the same time is best; this reduces vulnerability to disease during die-back and conserves plant energy. Harvest before the plant sends up a flower stalk (bolting). Just prior to bolting, leaves take on an "arrowhead" shape, adding small keel shapes to the base of the leaf. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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11 reviews
- AmbiaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/20/255 Stars
Fast delivery
- Meghan G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/19/255 Stars
Everything came well packaged and fairly quickly. Will be returning come spring to order my autumn seeds.
- Judy M.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/8/243 Stars
Not all seeds sprouted but I’m seeding more, so I can’t say for sure how successful the seeds are yet. Fyi, seeds were primed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Michele M.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars7/21/242 Stars
This was my first time trying to grow spinach. Unfortunately I got a 20% sprout rate. Not sure if it was me or the seeds. I’ve never had an issue with any other sprouting issues with other veggies.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/1/24Hey Michele,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jessie S.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars5/14/243 Stars
I had very bad germination from the seeds but what is growing is very healthy and hearty. It also tastes delicious.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert