Spinach 'Springfield'

Spinacia oleracea

How to grow Spinach 'Springfield'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Springfield is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Springfield needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Springfield from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between Spinach plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 8°C / 46°F.

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

Transplanting Springfield

Springfield is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside - as a guideline, the minimum temperature outside should be approximately 0°C / 32°F.

Harvesting Springfield