Wetsel Seed™ New Zealand Spinach Seed

This flowery plant is often cultivated as a leafy green. It is packed with antioxidants and vitamins. When picked young it has a very similar flavor to regular spinach, but it becomes bitter as it matures. Planting Information:When and Where to Plant: Spinach is a fast growing cool weather spring and fall crop. Select sunny location, cultivate, and fertilize with vegetable food. Plant in spring as soon as soil can be worked, repeating every 2 weeks until weather warms. Continue in late summer. Sow seed sparingly, firming soil over row. Care: Thin first to 3 in. then to 6 in.. Use thinnings in salad. Harvesting: Cut outer leaves when 6-8 in. long, leaving center to form new leaves. Seed Variety: Spinach, New Zealand Germination Time: 7 - 14 Days Days to Maturity: 45 - 70 Days Planting Depth: 1/2 in. Seed Spacing: 1 in. Spacing Between Rows: 12 in. Space After Thinning: 5 in. - 6 in. Light Requirements: Full Sun