Spinach 'Red trooper e1'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red trooper e1 is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips. Red trooper e1 needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Ensure a distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Red trooper e1 about 60 days before your last frost date.

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 Red trooper e1 is a half hardy plant.