Excellent on dry soils where annual spinach would run to seed quickly. Hardy and useful for autumn and winter dishes. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Great beginner variety.

Growing Information

Crops continuously if picked often. Sow March-July outdoors and thin out early for use in summer and autumn. (4-14 weeks maturity). Use thinnings as 'baby' leaves.

Sowing Information

Sow thinly into finely raked, moist warm soil at a depth of 13mm (1/2") in rows about 30cm (12") apart. Germination time 12-20 days. Thin seedlings to 20cm (8") between plants. Grows best in rich soil containing plenty of organic matter. Water freely during hot weather. Pick continuously to promote fresh growth.

Sowing ➞ Cropping: 12-14 weeks.