Spinach - Medania - 50 seeds

Spinach Medania

Indoor Sowing

• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
• Fill seed trays with a good quality seed starting mix.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows.
• Water gently and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Place the trays in a warm location with good sunlight exposure (a south-facing window works well).
• Seedlings should emerge in 7-10 days.
• Once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves, thin them to 2-3 inches apart.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 3-4 inches tall and have at least two sets of true leaves.

Outdoor Sowing

• Sow spinach seeds directly into the garden 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost date or as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring.
• Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep, 2-3 inches apart in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.
• Water gently and keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Thin seedlings when they are 2-3 inches tall, leaving 4-6 inches between plants.

Growing

• Spinach Medania prefers moist, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
• Harvest outer leaves when they are 3-4 inches long, leaving the inner leaves to continue growing.
• Harvest the entire plant once it has started to bolt (send up a flower stalk), as the leaves become tough and bitter at this point.
• Store harvested spinach in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.