Vegetables· Spinacia oleracea
Spinach Growing Guide
Fast-growing cool-season leafy green high in iron, vitamins A and C. Bolts quickly in heat. Popular for fresh salads, cooking, and frozen processing.
How Long Does Spinach Take to Grow?
Spinach is typically ready to harvest about 40 days after planting.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: loam, sandy loam, clay loam
pH range: 6 - 7.5 (optimal: 6.8)
Drainage: good
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- aphids
- leaf miners
- flea beetles
Common Diseases
- downy mildew
- white rust
- Fusarium wilt
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Growing Tips
Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest
Provide shade in warm weather to delay bolting
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Spinach take to grow?
Spinach typically takes 40 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is spring, fall.
What soil does Spinach need?
Spinach grows best in loam, sandy loam, clay loam soil with a pH of 6-7.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Spinach need?
Spinach grows best at 10-20°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Spinach?
Across 15 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Spinach range from 6,260 to 42,000 kg/hectare, with a median of 15,000. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management. Multiple harvests per year are possible (3).
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