VegetableSpinach
Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach
Savoy Spinach
Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a time-tested heirloom that has been a kitchen garden staple since the 1920s, when D. Landreth & Sons Seed Company introduced it from Philadelphia. This frost-hardy annual produces dark green, heavily savoyed leaves in just 40 to 49 days, thriving in zones 3 through 10 with minimal fuss. Unlike many spinach varieties, it resists bolting in heat and tolerates cold snaps with ease, making it reliable across most North American growing seasons. The glossy, crisp leaves grow upright on compact plants reaching 9 to 15 inches tall, fitting easily into containers or garden rows.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam, High Organic Matter
Preferred Temp50-75°F
Growth Stats
15 in
Height
PeriodAnnual
TypeLeaf Vegetable
Spacing
10-12 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
—
Zones
3-10
Size
15in H x ?in W
Growth
Annual
Care
High
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Highlights
Dark green, heavily savoyed leaves with a buttery, rich flavor distinguish this heirloom from modern spinach varieties. It earned All-America Selections recognition in 1937 specifically for its exceptional heat tolerance, rapid maturity, and resistance to bolting, qualities that still matter to gardeners today. Chefs prize it for both fresh eating and cooking, while its cold-hardy nature means you can harvest well into fall and even overwinter in milder zones.
Common Uses
Fresh spinach salads showcase the crisp, tender leaves and their bright flavor, while sautéing brings out the buttery richness that makes this variety a favorite for pasta dishes. It juices well for green beverages, bakes into pies and breads, and freezes successfully for winter cooking. Raw or cooked, Bloomsdale works across nearly every culinary application where tender spinach leaves are welcome.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Does Not Bloom (Harvested For Leaves)
First Harvest
Mid-spring
Last Harvest
Early Autumn
Care Instructions
Direct Sow
Sow seeds directly into the garden 2 to 3 weeks before the last spring frost, or in late summer for a fall crop. Bloomsdale germinates reliably when soil temperatures are between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, sprouting in 7 to 14 days.
Harvesting
Begin harvesting outer leaves once plants are well established, typically 40 to 49 days after sowing, when leaves reach a usable size. Pinch or cut outer leaves individually to encourage the plant to keep producing, or harvest the entire plant by cutting at soil level when it reaches full size. Young leaves are most tender; harvest in early morning after dew dries for the crispest texture. This variety's resistance to bolting means you can pick leaves over an extended period without the plant quickly flowering.
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Companion Planting
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)
History & Origin
“Bloomsdale Long Standing arrived in American gardens through D. Landreth & Sons Seed Company, a storied Philadelphia seed house that played a vital role in preserving and distributing garden varieties in the late 19th century. The variety itself became the standard for spinach growing by 1925, when it was already recognized as a superior option for home and market gardeners alike. Its credentials grew stronger in 1937 when the All-America Selections program awarded it formal recognition, validating what gardeners already knew: this spinach handled extremes of temperature better than competitors and produced harvestable leaves faster. That combination of reliability and speed ensured Bloomsdale's place as a landrace that gardeners continued saving and replanting across generations.”