VegetableSpinach
America Spinach
Leafy Green
America Spinach is a heat-tolerant, open-pollinated heirloom spinach that thrives where other varieties wilt. Ready to harvest in 43 to 55 days, this Bloomsdale-type variety produces tender leaves up to 8 inches long and handles hot, dry conditions with remarkable resilience. It's the smart choice for gardeners in warm climates who want a spinach that actually performs when temperatures spike, whether you're harvesting fresh leaves for salads or preserving them for winter.
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Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam, High Organic Matter
Preferred Temp60-75°F
Growth Stats
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Height
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Width
6 in
Spacing
40–49
Days to Harvest
PeriodAnnual
TypeForb/herb
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
—
Zones
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Size
?in H x ?in W
Growth
Annual
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
What sets America Spinach apart is its proven toughness in challenging conditions. While most spinach bolts in heat, this variety was bred specifically for drought and heat tolerance without sacrificing leaf quality or flavor. It grows vigorously into a sturdy plant with substantial 8-inch leaves, and its open-pollinated genetics mean you can save seeds year after year. The versatility is genuine too, these leaves transition seamlessly from fresh eating to freezing or canning, making it invaluable for serious food preservers.
Common Uses
America Spinach excels at feeding your table fresh throughout its season and stocking your pantry for months beyond. The tender young leaves are superb in salads and fresh preparations, while the larger, more developed foliage holds up beautifully to cooking, wilting into soups, stews, and sautés without losing structure. Its suitability for freezing and canning makes it essential for gardeners who preserve their harvest, turning a few weeks of abundance into year-round nutrition.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Not Applicable (Non-flowering Plant)
First Harvest
4-6 Weeks After Planting
Last Harvest
10-12 Weeks After Planting
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Sow seeds directly into garden soil in spring, as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall crop. Direct sowing aligns with spinach's preference for cool soil at germination. Plant seeds at regular intervals so you can thin gradually and harvest young leaves as you go, rather than all at once.
Harvesting
Begin harvesting outer leaves once plants are well-established and 4 to 6 inches tall, typically around 40 to 49 days from sowing depending on your conditions. Pinch or cut leaves from the outer edges of the plant, working toward the center, which encourages continued leaf production. You can harvest the entire plant by cutting it at soil level, or maintain a continuous supply by taking only what you need and letting the plant regrow. Young, tender leaves are best for fresh eating, while larger, more mature leaves are ideal for cooking, freezing, or canning.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Spinacia oleracea L.
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Duration
Annual
Native Status
L48 (I)AK (I)CAN (I)
History & Origin
“America Spinach carries the pedigree of classic heirloom vegetables, developed and refined over generations to perform in American growing conditions. Listed as both 'American' and 'America Long Standing' in seed catalogs, this variety represents the kind of practical crop improvement that happened on farms rather than in laboratories, gardeners and farmers selected for the plants that survived hot summers and came back year after year. Its Bloomsdale-type classification ties it to one of spinach's most respected lineages, and its survival as an open-pollinated variety means home gardeners today can grow the exact same plants their grandparents did.”