Cold-hardy
Space Spinach lives up to its name as a reliable, tried-and-true F1 hybrid that performs consistently across all growing seasons. This compact variety reaches just 4-6 inches tall and can be ready for harvest in as little as 25 days, though some sources suggest it may take up to 45 days depending on growing conditions. With built-in resistance to Downy Mildew, Space Spinach offers gardeners a dependable choice for continuous harvests from early spring through fall.
Partial Sun
High
3-9
6in H x ?in W
Annual
Moderate
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What sets Space Spinach apart is its exceptional versatility and speed. As the highest-protein vegetable you can grow, it packs an unmatched complement of vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, and carotenoids into compact 4-6 inch plants. The variety's Downy Mildew resistance gives it an edge over susceptible varieties, while its ability to thrive in both full sun and partial shade makes it adaptable to various garden locations. Whether you're seeking baby greens in three weeks or mature leaves, Space Spinach delivers reliable performance season after season.
Space Spinach excels as both a baby green and mature leaf vegetable. The tender young leaves are perfect for fresh salads and smoothies, while mature leaves hold up beautifully in cooked preparations. Its high protein content and exceptional nutritional profile make it valuable for health-conscious gardeners seeking to maximize nutrition in minimal space.
Starting indoors is not recommended as spinach roots are sensitive to disturbance and transplant shock.
While direct seeding is customary, some growers successfully transplant spinach using specialized tools like the Paperpot Transplanter, especially when germination has been difficult due to warm soil or damping off issues.
Begin sowing in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked, 4-6 weeks before your average last frost when soil temperature is above 40°F but ideally between 50-75°F. Make successive sowings every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your first fall frost. Sow mid-to-late summer for fall harvest, or late August for overwintering crops.
For baby greens, harvest when leaves reach 3-4 inches tall. Individual leaves can be harvested at any time as needed. For best quality, harvest when plants are cool in the morning, then immediately run leaves under cold water and refrigerate. The compact growth habit allows for easy access to all leaves.
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