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Spinach 'Bloomsdale Savoy'

Spinacia oleracea

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Bloomsdale Savoy is part of the Spinacia genus and is a Spinach variety. Its scientific name is Spinacia oleracea 'Bloomsdale Savoy'. Bloomsdale Savoy is generally thought of as a heirloom open-polliated variety.

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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. Bloomsdale Savoy 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 Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Spinach 'Bloomsdale Savoy'

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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 Bloomsdale Savoy is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Bloomsdale Savoy are Zone 6 and Zone 9. Bloomsdale Savoy requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Bloomsdale Savoy 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 Bloomsdale Savoy about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bloomsdale Savoy

It is best planted in early spring and fall. If fall-planted, it will overwinter and produce much earlier than if it is spring-planted.

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 Bloomsdale Savoy is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Bloomsdale Savoy