VegetableSpinach
Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach
Savoy Spinach
Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach is a cold-hardy leafy green that matures in just 50 days, bringing tender, nutrient-dense leaves to your table faster than most spinach varieties. Hardy from zones 3 through 10, this cultivar thrives in cool seasons and tolerates frost, making it reliable for spring and fall harvests across most of North America. The deeply crinkled, savoyed leaves are packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, and protective compounds that support eye health and overall wellness.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam, High Organic Matter
Preferred Temp50-75°F
Growth Stats
PeriodAnnual
TypeBushy
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
High
Zones
3-10
Size
?in H x ?in W
Growth
Annual
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
Bloomsdale Savoy's crinkled leaves aren't just visually striking, they're engineered by decades of Northwest breeding focused on flavor and vigor. This variety combines rapid maturity with exceptional cold tolerance, letting you harvest tender greens weeks before tender-leafed competitors. The high protein content and synergistic blend of carotenoids and flavonoids make every handful genuinely nutritious, not just marketable.
Common Uses
Fresh harvest for salads, wilting into soups and sautés, or blanching for storage. The deeply savoyed leaves catch vinaigrettes beautifully and hold their texture through cooking better than smoother-leafed varieties. Baby greens at 3 to 4 inches work wonderfully in mesclun mixes or as tender additions to composed salads, while mature leaves are substantial enough for braising or layering into grain dishes.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Not Applicable (Leafy Green)
First Harvest
4-6 Weeks After Planting
Last Harvest
Continuous Harvest Until Bolting Or Warmer Temperatures
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds 1 inch apart in rows spaced 12 inches apart when soil temperatures are between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Sow in early spring or late summer for optimal cool-season growth.
Harvesting
For baby greens, harvest when plants reach 3 to 4 inches tall by cutting or pinching leaves from the base. Individual outer leaves can be harvested at any time once the plant is established, allowing the center to continue producing. For best flavor and texture, harvest when plants are cool, early morning or after a rainfall, then immediately rinse leaves under cold water and refrigerate. Harvest is typically ready around 50 days from sowing.
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Companion Planting
Pests & Diseases
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Soil pH Range
6 – 7
Scientific Classification
Spinacia oleracea L.
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Duration
Annual
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)CAN (I)