Spinach

Cultural data: field planting

Growing season: Cool season

Days to maturity: 45 days

Germination relative to soil temperature:

Optimum 45-70ºF. Cultural information: Sow in spring as soon as the ground is ready. Sow seeds about every 10 days for a continuous crop.

Seed count: Approx. 2,800 seeds/oz. or 45,000 seeds/lb.

Projected seed usage: 1 oz. per 100 ft. row, 12-25 pounds per acre.

Diseases and pests: Downy Mildew - choose resistant varieties.

Harvesting: Cut entire bunch or individual leaves for salad. Pick oldest leaves to delay bolting.