Spinach seed

Spinach can be grown in and around other garden plants, in containers and in combination with other edible crops.

When can you sow spinach seeds?

You can sow spinach from January to the end of February in your greenhouse or conservatory. This way, you'll be harvesting your first vegetables from the garden in April or May.

After that, you can continue sowing every month until the end of September. From mid-August to the end of September, sow winter spinach, which you can then harvest the following year in April.

You can also sow and harvest spinach in your greenhouse or hothouse in winter.

There are several types of spinach seed:

New Zealand spinach seeds aren't actually spinach, but the leaves are prepared in the same way and are therefore considered spinach. The leaves are slightly firmer than regular spinach. New Zealand spinach takes a little longer to grow than regular spinach, but you'll find there's a plentiful harvest. Cut off the tips regularly; this encourages the plant to branch out, allowing you to continue harvesting until the first frost.

Winter spinach seeds , ideal for sowing from mid-August to the end of September.

Special types of spinach seeds:

Strawberry spinach

Both the fruit and the leaves are edible. Strawberry spinach. Sow in the open ground between March and June, then thin out. Young leaves can be picked after about 10-12 weeks. Later, red flowers form, which are edible but have little flavor. They make a nice garnish! The leaves can be cooked like spinach, or used fresh in a salad.