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Spinach 'Baby Whale'

Spinacia oleracea

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Baby Whale is part of the Spinacia genus and is a Spinach variety. Its scientific name is Spinacia oleracea 'Baby Whale'. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Baby Whale is known for growing to a height of approximately 60.0 cm (1.95 feet).

Baby Whale Spinach needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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How to grow Spinach 'Baby Whale'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Baby Whale is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Baby Whale are Zone 6 and Zone 9. Baby Whale needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Baby Whale from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Baby Whale about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Baby Whale

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 0°C / 32°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Baby Whale is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Baby Whale