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creme's Spinach: Bordeaux Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Spinach 'Bordeaux' normally grows to a mature height of 60.0 cm (that's 1.95 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light, which is a great match for Spinach 'Bordeaux'.
Try to apply water fairly sparingly.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5) is not within the ideal known range for Spinach 'Bordeaux'. The recommended range is between Zone 6 and 9. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
A soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for Spinach 'Bordeaux' as it does best in acidic to neutral soil so test your soil acidity often.
Spinach 'Bordeaux' tends to be susceptible to Aphids, Beet leafhopper, Flea beetle, Leafminers, and Slugs so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Spinach: Bordeaux is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Spinach: Bordeaux Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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30 Jan 2012
Harvesting day 319
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01 Jun 2011
Bolting day 76
This did not grow well, very small plants and bolted as soon as heat struck.
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24 May 2011
Thinning Out day 68 The Quick and the Dead (weeding, feed...
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30 Apr 2011
Showing True Leaves day 44
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12 Apr 2011
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17 Mar 2011
Sown day 0

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