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• Crops in : 30 Days

Description

A breakthrough variety with impressive resistance to all current forms of troublesome mildew. Heavy crops of dark green, upright leaves are produced, and are perfect for steaming or for use as a 'baby leaf' in salads. Sow in patio containers for use as 'baby leaf' greens.

Sowing Instructions

Sow March to June, and September to October, thinly, 1cm (½ inch) deep in broad drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.

Aftercare

Harvest leaves autumn and spring as required, picking only a few from each plant.

Nutritional Information

Popeye was right! You can eat no better vegetable than spinach as it is rich in Vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, lutein (which helps protect against eye disease) and dietary fibre.

Kitchen Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION The flavour of spinach can be brought out perfectly when the cooked leaves are seasoned with nutmeg, pepper and sugar.