Spinach Seeds ‘America’

• Pick as baby leaves or grow on to maturity
• Long cropping
• Bolt resistant
• 2 months plot to plate

Spinach ‘America’ is a high yielding variety producing thick dark green crinkly leaves, tender and well-flavoured. The leaves can be picked young as baby leaves or left to mature, and are ideal for freezing. Spinach ‘America’ stands well in hot weather without bolting, provided it is regularly watered. Sow successionally for a long cropping period.

Sow outdoors

March-September: Sow thinly 1cm (1/2in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart, direct in harvest position. Keep soil moist at all times.

Plant out

May: If necessary thin to 10cm (4in) apart.

Tips

Cover earliest sowings to increase cropping period. Use thinnings in baby leaf salads. Pick leaves regularly to ensure continuous supply. Use young leaves in salads or allow to mature and then steam.