• A packet of high-quality spinach seeds for your garden. Un paquet de graines d’épinards de haute qualité pour votre jardin.
  • Perfect for growing fresh, healthy spinach at home. Parfait pour faire pousser des épinards frais et sains à la maison.
  • Ideal for planting in your garden or backyard. Idéal pour planter dans votre jardin ou votre arrière-cour.
  • Grow your own delicious spinach with these seeds. Cultivez vos propres épinards délicieux avec ces graines.
  • Start your spinach garden with these top-notch seeds. Commencez votre jardin d’épinards avec ces graines de premier ordre.
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Spinach Seeds Noble Giant

Spinach Seeds Noble Giant

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Giant Noble spinach is a robust spinach variety known for its sweetness and extended harvest period. Growing up to 50 centimeters tall in approximately 45 days, it demonstrates excellent resistance to bolting. The smooth leaves are ideal for fresh consumption, freezing, or canning.

Spinach traces its origins back to ancient Persia, with historical records indicating its presence in the Mediterranean region by the 9th century. By the Middle Ages, spinach was recognized in England for both its medicinal properties and as a salad green. Catherine de Medici, the renowned queen from Florence, was particularly fond of spinach and insisted on its presence at every meal. Consequently, dishes incorporating spinach came to be known as "Florentine." Thomas Jefferson played a role in introducing spinach to the United States, cultivating various varieties in his experimental gardens at Monticello. Notably, Giant Noble spinach was honored with the prestigious AAS Award in 1933.

How To Grow

Sowing: Plant Giant Noble spinach seeds early in spring when the ground is workable, or in late summer for a fall crop. In warmer regions, spinach can thrive throughout the winter. Sow seeds in deeply tilled soil, about 1.25 centimeters deep and 5 centimeters apart in rows spaced 30-45 centimeters apart. Later, thin seedlings to a distance of 10-20 centimeters. For a continuous harvest, sow more seeds every 10 days until temperatures exceed 26-29 degrees Celsius. Spinach prefers shade and can be planted under tall crops like corn or pole beans.

Growing: Apply mulch to prevent weed growth, as disturbing spinach roots can be detrimental. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to prevent bolting. Provide shade if temperatures rise above 26-29 degrees Celsius.

Harvesting

Harvesting: Begin harvesting spinach leaves as they reach desired size. Harvest outer leaves individually or cut entire plant at ground level for continuous growth. Even if the plant bolts and produces a flower stalk, leaves remain edible, albeit with a stronger flavor.

Seed Saving

Seed Saving: To maintain genetic diversity, save seeds from 15-20 healthy plants, avoiding those prone to early bolting. Spinach will produce seed pods after long days and warm temperatures trigger flowering. Harvest mature pods when leaves turn yellow. Remove prickly pods, dry plants indoors or outdoors, then strip pods and store seeds in a cool, dry place for up to three years.

Extra Facts

Planting Methods: Indoor, Outdoor
Blooming Season: Spinach is not typically grown for its flowers but for its nutritious leaves. However, spinach plants may bolt (produce flowers) prematurely in response to high temperatures, especially during the summer months. To prevent bolting and prolong the harvest season, it's best to plant spinach in cooler weather or provide shade during hot periods.
Planting Season: In Canada, spinach is best planted in early spring or late summer to early fall. Planting in early spring allows for a harvest before the heat of summer, while planting in late summer/fall provides a crop for autumn and early winter. Spinach prefers cooler temperatures ranging from 15-20°C for optimal growth.
Latin Name/USDA Zones: Spinacia oleracea/ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 10, 11
Sunlight Required/Height: Full Sun/ 20-30 cm
Shelf Life After Test Date: The shelf life of spinach seeds varies depending on storage conditions and the quality of the seeds. Generally, spinach seeds can remain viable for up to 3-5 years if stored properly in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight. However, it's recommended to conduct a germination test by planting a few seeds to assess their viability before planting a larger crop.
Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Heirloom
Soil Type: Loam Soil

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