Little Veggie Patch Co - Spinach 'Bloomsdale' Heirloom Seeds

A popular old home garden variety. Bloomsdale is a heavy-yielding, hardy spinach with large glossy thick dark green leaves.

When to Plant

Zone 1: October – December + March - May 

Zone 2: September – December + March - May 

Zone 3: April – October

Zone 4: May - June

Soil  

Prepare the beds by digging through compost and well-rotted manure a week prior to planting. Make sure the soil drains well.

Soil pH Level  6.0–7.0

Position  Full sun, part shade. Does not tolerate hot conditions. Plant next to your strawberries, as they tend to work well as companions.

How to Plant  Sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch at most times of the year, however propagate in a mini greenhouse when it is too hot or too cold and then look to transplant once conditions become more mild.

Spacing 20cm

Depth 1- 3cm

Companion Plants  Strawberry

Approximate no. of seeds  80

Note: Sourced locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination.