Spinach 'Baby's Leaf Hybrid'

Spinacia oleracea

How to grow Spinach 'Baby's Leaf Hybrid'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Baby's Leaf Hybrid is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 as Spinach is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Baby's Leaf Hybrid 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 Baby's Leaf Hybrid about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Baby's Leaf Hybrid

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 Baby's Leaf Hybrid is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Baby's Leaf Hybrid