Giant Noble Spinach Seeds

Giant Noble spinach is a long-standing spinach variety that is a little sweeter than regular spinach, and offers an extended harvest window. It grows up to 20" tall in about 45 days and is quite bolt-resistant. The leaves are smooth and suitable for fresh eating, freezing, or canning. Approx. 100 seeds. Non-GMO

Sowing: Because spinach loves cool weather and can survive sub-zero temperatures when protected sufficiently, it should be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in spring, or after the heat of summer for a fall crop. Gardeners in regions with warmer winters will be able to grow spinach all winter long. Sow the seeds in deeply worked soil 1/2" deep and 2" apart in rows 12-18" apart, later thinning the seedlings to 4-8" apart. For a continuous crop, plant more Giant Noble spinach seeds every 10 days until the summer heat begins; spinach seeds go dormant above temperatures of 80-85 degrees F. Spinach loves shade, and can be planted underneath tall plants such as corn or pole beans.

Growing: Because pulling weeds can disturb the roots of spinach, apply a layer of mulch. Keep the soil moist but not too wet, since an imbalance in the water supply can cause bolting. If the temperature rises above 80 degrees F, provide some sort of shade.