Spinach

Description
Botanical Name: 
Spinacia

Leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool weather. All spinach is grown for its dark green leaves. While there are many different spinach varieties with an assortment of leaf shapes and textures, spinach is usually divided into 2 major categories: Smooth Leaf, and Savoy,darker, thicker, crinkled leaves.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Spinach
Plant Type: 
Vegetable
Mature Size: 
6" to12"
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
12"
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Spring of Fall
Comments
Comments: 

You can extend the season slightly by planting in the shade of taller plants and keeping your spinach plants regularly watered.