Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seed
Description
The hot-weather standard since 1925. Glossy, deep green, nutritious leaves are prolific and “cut-and-come-back” when clipped about an inch off the ground. Bloomsdale keeps well and is very popular with fine chefs because of its delicate flavor when leaves are small/young. Slow to bolt and frost-tolerant. Sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall crop. Use sautéed, in stir fries or raw in salads. Freezes well after blanching. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 7-14 days
- Days to maturity: 50
- Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 6”
- Sow outdoors as soon as the ground is workable.
- Seed spacing: 2”, Harvest baby leaves to thin to 6” between plants
- Seed depth: ¼”
- Produce size: Baby leaves (3-4”) to 10” leaves (larger leaves need stems removed)
- Yield: 20-25 lbs. per 50’ row
- Mature plant height: 10-12”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
