Spinach Lavewa
Spinacia oleracea
Days to maturity: 28 - 45. Rich green color on productive plants, Lavewa is an open-pollinated variety that competes with hybrids for excellent flavor, heat tolerance and mildew resistance. Spinach is high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and low in calories.
This packet plants two 10 foot rows.
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4" - 6"
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 1 every 4" - 6"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost, or as soon as the soil can be worked. Successive sowings thereafter every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before the first fall frost. If mulched, spinach can overwinter in sub-zero temperatures.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Harvesting: Pick individual leaves from outer edges of plant as they become big enough to use, or cut the whole plant 1" above the ground, and new leaves will be produced. Harvest before the plant sends up a flower stalk.
Artist: Donna Clement
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