How to Grow Spinach from Seed to Harvest!

How to grow spinach from seed to harvest!

Highlights:

Sun & Soil
0:14 grows best in full sun to partial shade in soil that's rich in organic matter and has a pH between 6.5 and 7
0:26 fertilizing

Sowing
0:49 spinach is very frost tolerant and grows best in cool weather
0:58 when to plant spinach
1:13 how to plant
1:30 don't wait until after last frost to plant
1:34 grows best in soil temperatures between 50F/10C and 75F/24C
1:43 plants bolt and go to seed in hot weather

Growing
1:59 spinach has moderate nutrient requirements and grows well in soil amended annually with organic matter
2:05 needs light consistent watering
2:11 fewer pest problems when spinach is planted in cool weather

Harvesting
2:28 harvest in 40 to 52 days
2:34 how to harvest spinach
2:35 plants regrow leaves after harvest
3:04 cut back plants that are bolting to encourage leaf growth

Varieties
3:41 Varieties we're currently growing
3:55 2 slow bolting varieties

Season Extension
4:05 harvesting spinach through winter in colder climates

Conclusion
5:01 biggest takeaway is to plant spinach before the last frost when it's still cool outside

Oscar the Cat Cameos:
3:51 4:41

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Highlights:

Sun & Soil
0:14 grows best in full sun to partial shade in soil that's rich in organic matter and has a pH between 6.5 and 7
0:26 fertilizing

Sowing
0:49 spinach is very frost tolerant and grows best in cool weather
0:58 when to plant spinach
1:13 how to plant
1:30 don't wait until after last frost to plant
1:34 grows best in soil temperatures between 50F/10C and 75F/24C
1:43 plants bolt and go to seed in hot weather

Growing
1:59 spinach has moderate nutrient requirements and grows well in soil amended annually with organic matter
2:05 needs light consistent watering
2:11 fewer pest problems when spinach is planted in cool weather

Harvesting
2:28 harvest in 40 to 52 days
2:34 how to harvest spinach
2:35 plants regrow leaves after harvest
3:04 cut back plants that are bolting to encourage leaf growth

Varieties
3:41 Varieties we're currently growing
3:55 2 slow bolting varieties

Season Extension
4:05 harvesting spinach through winter in colder climates

Conclusion
5:01 biggest takeaway is to plant spinach before the last frost when it's still cool outside

Oscar the Cat Cameos:
3:51 4:41

[gardenerofthegalaxy]

And don't forget to recommend New Zealand spinach as a heat loving alternative to regular spinach! It LOVES the summer heat and just goes crazy if you let it. One plant can give you dozens of leaves a day once it's established

[trishfromkansas]

The informative, specific-to-one-veg vids are a helpful addition to your channel. Easy to find just what I'm looking for! Thanks for all the great info! And cool new music 😊

[rosewood]

Thank you I have been a gardener for a long time, probably longer than you. And every time I watch one of your videos, I get at least one new idea. I just bought an 8x12 greenhouse I am filling it up already. I have plans to grow lots of spinach, kale, swiss chard Tatsoi and more all winter. Thank you.

[Kalarandir]

Spinach does well here in the West of Scotland. Through the summer I grow mine along an east facing wall so it only gets the morning sun from 4 am to 11 am and is protected from the remote possibility of harsh afternoon sun. The east facing wall also allows me to extend the season for my peas which also prefer cooler conditions.

[valeriehowden]

Thanks for naming 2 slow to bolt varieties. Last year, I got 2 baby leaves per plant in a container then it bolt. Because I forgot about it, that planter is now a thick carpet of 1 inch seedlings. We received over an inch of rain yesterday so they have a chance of surviving unless the baby bunnies find it.
Go Jets Go!

[nadajaklic]

by the way, my Malibar spinach finally sprouted about 2wks. ago. thanks to your info and moral support, I'm looking forward to my first harvest of it sometime in June. And thanks for advive on regular spinach; must make low tunnels this year.

[morelmaster]

My favorite spinach is Space, as you mentioned. It all survived in my zone 6b garden this last winter without any cover whatsoever, and produced lots and lots of leaves before starting to bolt just the other day. I sowed more of it just over two and a half weeks ago, and I actually could start harvesting baby spinach leaves right now, really a fast grower. Will have to try some of that Red Kitten spinach this fall, looks delicious!

[jeepron]

I have really good luck with our spinach. I used 6mil on mine using your method of cover. Thanks..!! And have been eating of of it as of March. All from seed this year. I was so excited. Thanks for another great video. have a great day..!!

[DevinTheGardener]

Definitely the most informative spinach video on YouTube. Thank you and I can't wait to plant spinach and make YouTube videos about it. Cheers

[kansasgardener]

Timing is crucial when growing spinach in zone 5. Last frost date is April 21 and it froze that night. 3 weeks later and it was 85 and has stayed hot. My lettuce is still doing fine but once again a big spinach fail! :-( In Kansas we really don't have spring anymore. It goes from Winter to Summer. It's been that way for a while now. I will have to try growing this fall under cover. Thanks for the tips.

[happydays]

At the opening of your video I saw some yummy Miners Lettuce poking up through the spinach. (It's the plant that has sort of a heart shaped leaf with a little flower in the center.)

I like Purslane. I bought seeds for a cultivated variety but you can also eat the wild type that grows in damp soil and is considered a weed--but isn't invasive.

I bought seeds for the Miners Lettuce. I let it go to seed and have lots of volunteer plants the next year. "Saltwort" is a good Japanese green. These are all early spring plants.

I like Pinetree Seed Company. They have all sorts of strange seeds for sale--like the Saltwort. The packets are smaller so they don't cost as much.

[raymondkyruana]

These videos are so informative and efficient, yet still so fun to watch!!!

[denisek]

I will try the varieties you suggested. Thanks for another informative video, I have learned much from watching your channel.

[hobbygardenforhealth]

I still have my spinach in the container I started it in, I might just eat it from there, lol.

[colleenh]

ive never done good growing spinach. I hope to use your ideas and get some good results.

[jvqzbur]

Puget Sound garden here - we never get hot - can't wait to spread my seed, Sp, seed, today aha

[purplethumb]

I was wondering if spinach would grow back if cut to harvest. You answered my question, thank you! Liked and subscribed!

[markcaselius]

Love me my spinach. I am going to try some under protection this year and see how it goes. The winters can get pretty brutal here in central Minnesota. Nice guitar work too by the way. :-)

[coloradogardengal]

Thanks for the info. I hope I have more luck with spinach this year.