Description

Mr Fothergill’s Spinach Emilia F1 Seeds, Resistant to downy mildew, slow to bolt. Late spring and summer crops are ready to harvest from approx. 21-35 days. Autumn and winter crops take approx. 60-90 days depending on temperature.

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 2.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Sowings from July onwards should only be grown for baby leaves. Allow 30cm between rows. Early and late sowings benefit from frost protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Keep well watered to prevent plants running to seed. Harvest unthinned as baby leaves. Take a few leaves from each plant allowing them to regrow for more pickings. Or, thin to 10cm apart to produce mature plants. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply. Pick young leaves regularly to encourage further growth.

• Resistant to downy mildew races 1-10, slow to bolt
• Fast growing, for delicious baby leaf or mature plants
• Excellent source of vitamin A, good for vitamin C and folate

Sow time: Feb-Aug
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Oct