Spinach English Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Spinach belongs to the Spinacia genus. Spinach is also known as English Spinach

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Spinach is a compact green, loose-leaf plant that grows up to about 30cm tall. It is grown for its oval to triangular leaves, which can be eaten either raw or cooked. It is a cool-season plant.

The leaves may be of three types: savoyed (which means crinkly), semi-savoyed (which means less crinkly) and smooth (which means not crinkly).

Spinach belongs to the Spinacia genus.

How to grow and keep Spinach happy

Spinach should be kept evenly watered to ensure good growth.

How to sow and germinate Spinach

How to transplant Spinach

How to harvest Spinach

Companion plants for Spinach

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Repellent plants for Spinach

These plants will not grow well with Spinach so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Spinach pests

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Common Spinach diseases & problems

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How long does Spinach take to grow?

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