Do you like the taste of spinach? I like it more than bananas! But for many years I was not able to grow spinach. Now that I know the right way, I want to share it with you too. Let's talk about how you too can grow spinach in your home garden - without any complications!
In the world of green vegetables, if there is one vegetable that deserves to be called a "superfood", it is spinach. Yes, whether it is vitamin A, C, K or magnesium, iron, folate and protein, spinach fulfills everything. Which is worth growing in every home garden.
How to Grow Spinach at Home: Choosing the Right Time
The best time to sow spinach at home is when the sky is cloudy and there is a chance of some rain. The seeds germinate easier after the rain, and you also have less hassle of watering. I always grow spinach in my square foot garden because the success rate is higher here.
Spinach – The Quick Crop
Spinach is what we call a “quick crop”. It is ready to harvest in just 6 weeks after sowing the seeds. It grows in both cold and hot conditions – just above the freezing point (0°C).
How To Prepare The Soil for Growing Spinach At Home.
I decided to sow spinach in the same area where green peas were grown earlier. Dig the soil lightly and loosen it. Don’t forget to add one cup of compost for every square foot of area – it provides the necessary nutrition for spinach. Make sure there are no old leaves or debris in the soil, otherwise the seeds may get damaged.
How to Plant Spinach Seeds Indoors
I use a hybrid spinach seed called Teton – it doesn’t spoil quickly, even in the heat. Sow spinach seeds half an inch deep, half an inch apart, with 9 seeds per square foot. If you plant seeds too close together, air circulation will be limited, which can lead to pests and diseases. Be careful – don’t use old seeds! Seeds older than 2 years are less likely to germinate.
Keep the soil moist after planting to allow the new plants to establish their roots. Spinach grows quickly, so it needs more minerals and nutrients.
Water well after planting, but don’t overdo it – or the seeds will float.
What Is The Best Plant Food For Spinach?
If your soil is already fertile, don’t add manure. But if you feel the plants need a little more nutrition, use a liquid fertilizer rich in nitrogen. Apply it 2 weeks after the seeds germinate.
Be careful – spinach can bolt quickly due to excessive heat or lack of water. So always grow it in cool climates.
Learn more; How to Grow Onions at Home Without Seeds
Protecting Spinach from Pests Indoors
The biggest enemy of spinach is snails. To avoid them, sprinkle one teaspoon of slug bait on every square foot. This will save your plants.
- Thinning the Plants: Provide Proper Space
When the plants have sprouted, space them a little apart. If the plants are too close together, cut off the extra plants with scissors. This will give them room to grow.
How Long Does It Take For Spinach to be Ready?
Spinach is ready in 45-50 days. For the first harvest, pluck the outer leaves. As the heat increases, the plants will start to rise from the center – this is the signal to remove the entire plant and sow new seeds.
Finally: Which Month is Best for Spinach Cultivation?
Spinach is so easy to grow that you can plant it continuously all season. Be a little careful in the summer (seeds don't germinate in heat above 90°F), but in the winter it will be the most beautiful thing in your garden.
My family likes spinach so much that now we don't even look at bananas! 😊 You too should try growing it in your home and if you liked this article on how to grow spinach at home, then definitely let us know by commenting and experiencing the taste of
nature.
Happy gardening, happy eating! 🌱
