HazelJ's Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' x 1 Harvesting
Plant: Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) | Variety: Bloomsdale long standing
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I’m using this planting to track all plantings of ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’ Spinach in 2012. Seeds are from High Mowing Organic Seeds.
Plantings:
- April 6, 2012: Three 8’ long rows in a roots & greens bed.
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Planting Data
- Plant
- Spinach (3410)
- Variety
- Bloomsdale long standing (595)
Sown from my Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' Seeds.
HazelJ's Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Spinach 'Bloomsdale long standing' 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 has full sun light which is ideal for Spinach 'Bloomsdale long standing'.
Try to apply water fairly sparingly.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (4a) is not within the ideal known range for Spinach 'Bloomsdale long standing'. The recommended range is between Zone 6 and 9. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
Spinach 'Bloomsdale long standing' ideally needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (acidic to alkaline soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Spinach problems include Aphids, Beet leafhopper, Flea beetle, Leafminers, and Slugs, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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04 Apr 2013
Harvesting day 364 Harvest Day: Dogwood Pea Brush & Spin...
1 leaf
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30 Mar 2013
Breaking Dormancy day 359 Spinach Ahoy!
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16 Apr 2012
Sprouting day 11
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05 Apr 2012
Sown day 0

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