West Coast Seeds Renegade Spinach Seeds
Unrivalled resistance to bolting makes Renegade an excellent choice for all-season growing. The dark green leaves are round and smooth. This spinach is hardy enough for winter high tunnel growing and a great one for beginners. 43 days, F1.
Approx. 490 seeds
Timing: Spinach does best in cool weather. Direct sow late winter to mid-spring, and again from late summer to mid-autumn.
Seeding: Sow seeds 1cm (1/2") deep, 2cm (1") apart, in rows 30-45cm (12-18") apart. Thin plants to at least 5-8cm (2-3") apart, or further if you want larger leaves. Sow deeper in warm soil (where the moisture is). Baby leaf spinach can be sown quite densely with 2 plants for every 4cm (1 1/2").
Growing: Spinach required rich soil and a fairly neutral pH of 6.0-6.5. Dig in 1/4-1/2 cup balanced organic fertilizer beneath each 1m (3') of row. For baby greens, pick when the leaves are 7-10cm (3-4") long. Individual leaves can be picked at any time, until the plant has started to bolt.
Seed Specs: Canada No. 1 germination rate: 65%. Usual seed life: 3 years.