SEED -Garden Spinach- Bloomsdale Longstanding Countryside Spinach ### **Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach** **Description**: Bloomsdale Longstanding is a classic heirloom spinach variety with dark green, glossy, savoyed (crinkled) leaves. It has a rich, nutty flavor and a tender texture, making it ideal for salads and cooking. The plants are upright, compact, and highly productive. **Advantages**: - Excellent heat tolerance and slower to bolt than other varieties. - Cold-hardy, suitable for early spring and fall planting. - Rich in vitamins A, C, and iron. **How to Grow in the Garden**: - **Soil**: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a pH between 6.0-7.5. - **Light**: Full sun to partial shade. - **Water**: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. **Seeding Instructions**: - **Direct Sowing**: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart. - **Timing**: Plant in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in late summer to early fall for a fall harvest. Spinach thrives in cooler weather (50-70F). - **Thinning**: Once seedlings are 2 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart to allow room for growth. **How/When to Harvest**: - Harvest individual outer leaves when they are 3-4 inches long or cut the whole plant at the base when fully mature. - For a continuous harvest, pick leaves regularly. **Uses**: - Fresh salads, sauteed as a side dish, or added to soups, stews, and smoothies. **Days to Harvest**: - Approximately 40-50 days. --- ### **Countryside Spinach** **Description**: Countryside Spinach features smooth, oval leaves with a mild flavor and tender texture. This variety is prized for its rapid growth and ability to produce high yields in a short time. **Advantages**: - Fast-growing with a high leaf-to-stem ratio. - Ideal for baby greens or full-sized leaves. - Resistant to common spinach diseases like downy mildew. **How to Grow in the Garden**: - **Soil**: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or aged manure. - **Light**: Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade. - **Water**: Keep soil evenly moist to encourage steady growth. **Seeding Instructions**: - **Direct Sowing**: Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. - **Timing**: Sow in early spring or late summer for best results. Spinach germinates well in cool soil. - **Thinning**: Thin seedlings to 4-6 inches apart once they are 2-3 inches tall. **How/When to Harvest**: - Start harvesting baby greens 20-30 days after planting. - For mature leaves, harvest around 40 days after sowing. Cut the outer leaves first or the entire plant at the base. **Uses**: - Perfect for fresh salads, steaming, stir-fries, and freezing for later use. **Days to Harvest**: - Approximately 40-50 days for mature leaves, 20-30 days for baby greens. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Seed Shipping: Flat Rate Low Shipping fee- no matter how many seeds you order! Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!