Tips & Tricks for Growing Great Spinach from Seed

Topics covered in this video include:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Timing for planting
01:14 How to get an early start on spinach
02:17 Why is timing important? Temperature
03:20 Why is timing important? Day Length
03:41 How to keep spinach cool
04:41 Pick the right variety
06:28 Spinach fertility requirements
07:59 Bonus spinach success tips
08:52 Dealing with spinach pests

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[a_l_e_k_sandra]

I would encourage everyone, regardless of their zones, to follow Jenna. I see that a lot of people here benefit from her experience in a specific zone, but there is a great value in all of her videos because she is explaining why things work or don't. All major takeaways from this video are applicable to all zones - for example, spinach is light sensitive regardless of the temperature; spinach will bolt faster if planted densely etc. . these fineses are what will definitely improve everyone's understanding of the plant's optimal growing requirements and help you have a better harvest. It's not that big of a deal to adjust planting calendars for your specific zones - Jenna's practical knowledge and in depth no bs approach to fundamentals are actually very rare on YT. I'm from Serbia, my area falls somewhere between zones 6 and 7, but my elevation, nearby river and specific winds create a microclimate that is quite challenging for vegetable production. I would not be able to have a lush, year around vegetable garden without in depth knowledge of soil chemistry, microbiology and plant physiology. Thank you again for doing an amazing job here, Jenna. I consider you my neighbor from other side of the globe 🌎

[ST-jmhx]

Jenna, you are my zone 6a Oracle. I literally talk around the dinner table about “Jenna said…or Jenna planted….” As a guide to what we need to do. Lol 😊.
THANK YOU for giving us in cooler zones such great info!
I Just planted spinach last week in a raised bed. And have indoor seedlings coming up as well. Keep us this great channel! ❤

[sandybay]

I planted spinach for the first time yesterday. Zone 6. Fingers crossed.

[johnjude]

I cover my tiny seed veggies with a heavy felt cloth it was very successful last spring and for my fall planting out did that board trick.
As you advised me last year with success, I planted my radishes carrots and beets this morning.
Sadly, my wife doesn't like spinach as I like it and good for us.
Thanks for the heads up.
I'm looking forward to seeing you Saturday on the Urban Gardener live program

[nikolateslawirelessradio]

Too funny seeing this today. I live in N. Central Indiana and just planted Spinach (N. Zealand & Bloomsdale) and radishes today.

[Javaman]

I think many times I watch your videos just because I love gardening and you are such a great presenter. I admit I do listen to see if there is anything I can add but that isn't very often.
Pest pressure can be lessened with an abundance of natural predators. As we talked about earlier, that means the best thing we can do is have an abundance of native plants in or around our gardens.
Oh and I do have one thing to add about bolting... Swiss Chard. ;-)

[bdwon]

As usual, your coverage of this topic is pertinent and comprehensive. Thank you

[illustrlife]

Soil temp is 41°f. I took its temperature yesterday. Thank you for sharing soil temps!

[emkn]

I have definitely struggled. I sowed some directly in a garden bed last fall and they came up during a warm spell and are growing well now. They went through some pretty cold temps. Others that I direct sowed this year haven’t shown themselves yet. I do have some in small pots that I’m going to plant out this week. I love spinach and would be so happy if I could just grow some!

[robertmarsh]

Instead of watering with water I used ice from my ice maker between the rows and hide them behind my tomatoes and that has helped keep them from bolting early on me

[jiggahenry]

Keep it coming Jenna. I’m in a similar zone and climate and look forward to following you. Planting spinach tomorrow.

[tarabishop]

I am also from Ohio and follow a lot of what you do. I like when you test different ideas on how to do things. I learn a lot from you❤❤❤

[andreafleck]

I’m hardening off some spinach seedlings now and will also direct sow seeds after our rain chances get out of here in southern Indiana.

[henshawmom]

Spinch has been an awesome seed for me to winter sow in jugs in zone 6b!

[jesswelsh]

Thank you for this video. I'm in zone 6a also but in Indiana. And I have yet to successfully grow spinish. Now I feel confident because of your help. Happy growing Jenna 💚

[Terri_Stauffer]

I just resowed my spinach for the third time. The first one I accidentally dropped the tray. The next one nothing came up seeds rotted. Now I sowed with brand new seeds. Hardest part is getting seeds germinated. Third time is a charm.

[colleenavery]

EXCELLENT INFO - all issues I've had in the past two years you covered - Thank You so much!

[pampotgieter]

HELLO JENNA, I have just watched the live session with
Nate from "Garden like a Viking"
He gave a Shout Out for you to Grow Fully With Jenna.
Love NATE! Has taught us so much so grateful. I have been part of his channel for about 2 years.
Looking forward to watching a live session with the both of you.
I am from South Africa 🌍🇿🇦
👍👋👍👋👍👋👋👍👋🤗🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚🌿💚

[saintmaxmedia]

Hi Jenna, the Growing Like a Viking channel sent me here, looking forward to combined production. Eva

[martinmercerjr]

I always trouble growing spinach the second time. I try so many ways. Middle of August and September. Never no luck! I would like to try the winter spinach. The last two seasons I started to plant spinach in the middle of March, it works well