Spinach 'Oriental Giant'

Spinacia oleracea

How to grow Spinach 'Oriental Giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Oriental Giant likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Oriental Giant is thought of as half hardy, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as Oriental Giant likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Oriental Giant from seed

Sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 8°C / 46°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Oriental Giant

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 Oriental Giant is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Oriental Giant