Spinach Organic Vegetable Seeds

If you are already thinking about what you want to grow in your garden this season, start out right with organic seeds. Enjoy your Kitchen Gardening with chemical-free spinach Organic Vegetable Seeds.
1 packet contains 70-80 spinach seeds.
Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. It is of the order Caryophyllales, family Amaranthaceae, subfamily Chenopodioideae.
Seeds Specifications
Seeds per Packet
70
Common Name
Swiss chard, Spinacia Oleracea, Palak.
Height
up to 30 centimeters.
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow.
Planting And Care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening
SunlightKeep the seedlings container in Natural bright light
Protect the spinach seedlings from direct harsh sunlight
SoilThe soil should be well drained and nutrient rich for spinach seedlings
WateringWater the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture
Do not overwater the seedlings
Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season
Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the spinach seedlings with organic fertilizer once a month
Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the seedlings so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily
Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged seedlings from container
DontsDo not overwater the seedlings especially when container does not have drainage holes
Spinach Care
How to Sow spinach SeedsSpinach is sown throughout the year
For winter season, best time for sowing is from September to October
For spring season complete sowing from Mid-February to April
Select a container having 5-7 inch diameter
Fill the container with well-drained soil
Moisten the surface of the soil with water spray
Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the soil and spread a thin layer of soil over it
Cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper
Place the seed tray in indirect bright light
Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate
Do not over-water the seedlings to avoid root rot
Germination rate and viability of spinach seedSpinach seed Germination rate and viability is up to 70%
Spinach growth rate is medium
Sunlight
Spinach enjoys Natural bright light but appreciates a little shade during the hottest part of the day.
Watering
Water the seedlings when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Soil
Nutrient-rich well-draining soil with Optimum PH range 6.5 to 7.
Temperature
15 to 30 -degrees celsius.
Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer.
Harvest Season
The large leaves can be cut individually after 37 to 45 days. For the smaller leaves, cut them off 1- ? to 2 inches above the crown.
Baby spinach leaves have a sweeter flavor and more tender texture. Spinach leaves should be removed before they get yellow and within a week of full leaf formation.
You can also remove the entire seedlings at once however this means that you will not be able to continue harvesting for the rest of the growing season.
Spinach Uses
Medicinal Use:
Spinach is used to treat stomach and intestinal complaints and fatigue
It is also used as a blood-builder and an appetite stimulant
Note: The following information is general guidelines, be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines
Culinary Use:
Spinach is served raw as a green for salads, cooked as a vegetable dish, or combined with other ingredients for a side dish
It is also dried, chopped into bits, and mixed with other ingredients to be used as a food seasoning