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Spinach 'Galilee'

Spinacia oleracea

Galilee is part of the Spinacia genus and is a Spinach variety. Its scientific name is Spinacia oleracea 'Galilee'. Galilee is generally thought of as a heirloom variety.

An heirloom spinach with striking, triangular shaped leaves that are quick to size up. Galilee is especially heat tolerant and suited for summer growing. Vibrant green leaves make an appealing and flavorful addition to salads, and hold up well when cooked.

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. Galilee is known for growing to a height of approximately 60.0 cm (1.95 feet).

This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Galilee Spinach is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Spinach 'Galilee'

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  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Galilee is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Galilee are Zone 6 and Zone 9. Galilee requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Galilee from seed

Look to ensure a distance 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Galilee

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 Galilee is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Galilee

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How long does Galilee take to grow?

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