Overview

Discover the joy of growing your own nutritious greens with our premium Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds. This beloved heirloom variety is renowned for its vigorous growth, large, dark green, crinkled leaves, and exceptional flavor. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a gardener’s favorite due to its impressive resistance to bolting, allowing for an extended harvest season even as temperatures rise. These organic spinach seeds are carefully sourced to ensure purity and vitality, providing you with a wholesome and productive gardening experience. Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners, this variety promises a bountiful supply of fresh, healthy spinach. The heirloom spinach designation means these seeds have been passed down through generations, preserving their unique characteristics and robust genetic traits, free from modern genetic modification. When you plant these seeds, you’re not just growing food; you’re cultivating a legacy of natural goodness in your backyard.

Key Benefits

Our Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach offers a multitude of benefits for your garden and your plate, making it an indispensable addition to your home vegetable patch. These seeds provide an easy and rewarding way to produce fresh, nutrient-rich greens.

• Exceptional Flavor and Texture: Enjoy the rich, earthy taste and tender yet sturdy texture of freshly harvested spinach. The crinkled leaves hold dressings well and add a delightful dimension to any dish. Our Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds ensure a superior culinary experience.
• Excellent Bolt Resistance: This variety is specifically bred to withstand warmer temperatures longer than other types, significantly reducing premature bolting. This means a more extended harvesting period and greater yields from your organic spinach seeds.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Spinach is a powerhouse of vitamins (K, A, C, folate) and minerals (iron, magnesium). Growing your own ensures the freshest, most nutrient-dense greens possible, contributing to a healthier diet.
• Heirloom Quality: These heirloom spinach seeds represent generations of natural selection for resilience and flavor. You’re planting a dependable variety that has stood the test of time, ensuring consistent results.
• Organic and Non-GMO: Our commitment to natural gardening means these seeds are certified organic and non-GMO. You can be confident that you’re growing pure, untainted produce free from synthetic pesticides or genetic alteration.
• Versatile Culinary Use: From fresh salads and smoothies to sautéed side dishes and baked casseroles, Bloomsdale spinach is incredibly versatile. Its robust leaves stand up well to cooking without losing their integrity.
• Easy to Grow: Spinach is generally an easy crop to cultivate, making it ideal for gardeners of all skill levels. With basic care, these Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds will thrive and provide a rewarding harvest.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Growing Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a rewarding experience, and with a few simple guidelines, you can ensure a lush and productive harvest. This cool-season crop prefers mild temperatures and consistent moisture. For best results, sow seeds directly into the garden bed as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Spinach can tolerate light frost, making it an excellent choice for extending your gardening season. Ensure your planting site receives adequate sunlight, ideally full sun in cooler climates or partial shade in hotter regions to prevent premature bolting.

The ideal soil for Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds is well-draining, rich in organic matter, and has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6.5-7.5). Amend heavy clay soils with compost to improve drainage and aeration. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. Once seedlings emerge and are a few inches tall, thin them to 4-6 inches apart to allow for proper development and air circulation. Consistent watering is crucial; keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Spinach has shallow roots, so a light, frequent watering schedule is often best, especially during dry spells. Fertilize every few weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer or compost tea to support vigorous leafy growth. Watch out for common pests like aphids and leaf miners, and use organic pest control methods if necessary. Understanding how to grow spinach successfully involves attention to these details, ensuring a healthy crop.

Size & Details

These Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds are fresh for the new season, ensuring excellent germination rates. Each packet contains a generous quantity of seeds, typically enough to plant a substantial home garden patch. The mature plants will grow to an average height of 6-12 inches with a spread of 8-10 inches, producing abundant, thick, crinkled leaves. Spinach is a fast-growing crop, often ready for harvest in as little as 37-45 days from seeding. You can begin harvesting outer leaves as soon as they are large enough, allowing the plant to continue producing, or harvest the entire plant at once. These organic spinach seeds are shipped in a protective packet to maintain viability and freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach get? A: This variety typically grows to about 6-12 inches tall and spreads 8-10 inches wide. The leaves are large and crinkled, perfect for harvesting at various stages of growth.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is primarily an outdoor garden vegetable. However, it can be grown in containers indoors if given adequate light and cool temperatures, making it possible to enjoy fresh greens year-round.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal growth, spinach requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) in cooler climates. In warmer regions, partial shade (4-6 hours) during the hottest part of the day can help prevent bolting.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, spinach is considered an easy-to-grow vegetable, making it suitable for beginner gardeners. The key is consistent moisture, rich soil, and protection from extreme heat. These organic spinach seeds are a great starting point for anyone learning how to grow spinach.
• Q: What condition will the seeds arrive in? A: The seeds will arrive fresh and ready for planting, carefully packaged to maintain their viability and ensure successful germination when planted according to instructions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds? A: The best time to plant is in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late summer for a fall and early winter harvest. Succession planting every two weeks can provide a continuous supply.
• Q: Can I use these heirloom spinach seeds for microgreens? A: While primarily grown for mature leaves, these seeds can certainly be used for microgreens, offering a quick and nutritious harvest of young, tender spinach shoots.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Spinach is a cool-season crop and can tolerate light frosts. In milder climates (USDA zones 7-9), it can often overwinter with some protection. In colder zones, it’s typically grown as a spring or fall annual.
• Q: What is the benefit of ‘Long Standing’? A: ‘Long Standing’ refers to the variety’s excellent bolt resistance. This means the plants are slower to go to seed when temperatures rise, allowing for a longer harvest period of delicious leaves.
• Q: Are these non-GMO spinach seeds? A: Yes, these are certified non-GMO seeds, ensuring you are planting natural, unaltered genetics in your garden.