Spinach 'Whale'

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Whale is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. Whale needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 3.12 inches (8.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 8°C / 46°F.

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

Whale 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.