Spinach 'American curled'

Spinacia oleracea

How to grow Spinach 'American curled'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that American curled is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Planting American curled in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing American curled 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 American curled about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting American curled

As American curled is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 0°C / 32°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting American curled