Vegetable
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• Crops in :

  May to September outdoors, November onwards under glass

Description

Dark green leaves with good mildew tolerance.

Sowing Instructions

March to July outdoors, in well prepared soil in a sunny spot. Sow thinly in either narrow or broad drills, 13mm deep and 30cm apart. Suitable for successional sowings throughout the year. Can also be sown in September to October under glass.

Aftercare

Keep well watered to avoid bolting (running to seed).

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

Add raw baby leaves to salads, or steam for a tasty and nutritious cooked vegetable.

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