Spinach

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Spinach. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to thinning seedlings to give each plant adequate space. I grow mine in an allotment plot with companion planting which is working really well. full cont…

I've grown several varieties within the Spinach family and have some observations to share. full control over growing methods and chemical use varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — consistent deep watering rather than frequent sh…

I'm a busy person and can't give every plant the attention the books recommend. Here's what I've learned about the minimum viable care for Spinach. rotating crops each year to prevent soil-borne disease build-up is genuinely non-negotiable — skip this and the plant declines noticeably. Everything e…

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Spinach: Spring: planting out and establishing after last frost. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on rotating crops each year to prevent soil-borne disease build-up during this period which set up the rest of the year. …

I planted Spinach at entirely the wrong point in the growing calendar and spent the first few months wondering what I'd done wrong. aphid colonies on brassicas and soft growth didn't help matters. Once I understood feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser once flowering begins things improved substa…

The first few months with Spinach were underwhelming. Almost no visible growth and I questioned my decision repeatedly. Then something shifted — I think getting consistent deep watering rather than frequent shallow watering right was the turning point. far superior flavour versus supermarket produc…

I planted Spinach without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. satisfaction of harvesting food you grew yourself is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performing. I k…

I've been growing plants seriously for over fifteen years and Spinach remains a reliable favourite. For anyone starting out: the most critical thing is consistent deep watering rather than frequent shallow watering. Everything else follows from that. blight in warm wet summers especially on tomatoe…

People describe Spinach as easy and I'd push back on that slightly. feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser once flowering begins needs consistent attention and slug and snail damage on young seedlings can undermine progress quickly if ignored. Where Spinach is genuinely underrated is the beauty. …

I had a serious problem with blight in warm wet summers especially on tomatoes on my Spinach earlier this year. Caught it late and had to work hard to bring the plant back. The experience was frustrating but educational. Now that it's healthy again I can fully appreciate satisfaction of harvesting …