Spinach

Abundant Bloomsdale

Asteraceae

Spacing9 per sq ft

Days to Harvest45d

Expected Yield9 plants

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Variety History

Bloomsdale is a savoyed (crinkled) heirloom spinach dating to the 1920s, with decent bolt resistance for a spring variety. Two packets purchased for succession sowing.

Regional Context

Spinach germinates cold (down to 40 degree F) but fails above 75 degree F. Bolting is triggered by both day length (over 14 hours) and heat -- nothing stops it by late June in the PNW.

Growing Technique

Direct sow 1/2 inch deep, 9 per sq ft. Keep moist, harvest frequently. Sow spring (now), again in 3 weeks, then stop until late August. Overwintering sow in late August/early September -- plants size up in fall, go dormant under mulch, and explode in March.

Watch For

Bolting by late June is inevitable -- plan for it. Pull bolted plants promptly and use the square for a warm-season crop.