Random sowing of spinach in a medium sized green container.
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Planting Data
nic's Spinach 'Merlo Nero' Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) when sowing directly.
Spinach 'Merlo Nero' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 60.0 cm [imperial: 1.95 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in partial sun light: Spinach 'Merlo Nero' likes a position of full sun.
Try to apply water fairly sparingly.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Spinach 'Merlo Nero'. The recommended range is between Zone 6 and 9.
Spinach 'Merlo Nero' requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 7.0 meaning it does best in acidic to neutral soil.
Aphids, Beet leafhopper, Flea beetle, Leafminers, and Slugs are common problems for Spinach so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Spinach 'Merlo Nero' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Spinach 'Merlo Nero' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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03 Oct 2008
Showing True Leaves day 19 True Leaves
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25 Sep 2008
Sprouting day 11 Sprouting!
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14 Sep 2008
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