Spinach originally came from Persia where it was known as aspanakh. The Chinese called spinach the "herb of Persia". In the 7th century, the king of Nepal sent it as a gift. Spinach was eventually brought to Europe in the 11th century when it was introduced to Spain by the Moors. In Europe, people started calling him a Spanish vegetable.

• Sow in rows directly outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked.

• Depth of Planting: 1/2 inch

• Seed Spacing: 6 / 12  inches

• Soil Requirements: 

  • • Well-drained and rich in organic matter

    • pH: 6.5 to 7

• Days to Harvest: About 45

• Ready to be harvested as soon as it is a rosette with 5 or 6 leaves.

• Small spinach leaves can be harvested with scissors by cutting the leaves at the stem.

• The whole plant may also just be cut off at the base.