Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds. This classic heirloom variety is celebrated for its vigorous growth, dark green, savoyed leaves, and excellent flavor. Ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners, these seeds promise a bountiful harvest of fresh, nutritious spinach. Spinach is a cool-season crop, known for its rapid growth and versatility in the kitchen. The ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’ type is particularly appreciated for its ability to withstand warmer temperatures longer than other varieties, extending your harvest season. Cultivating these organic spinach seeds means you’re not just growing food; you’re nurturing a rich piece of gardening history with a plant that’s as resilient as it is delicious.

Our heirloom spinach seeds are carefully selected to ensure high germination rates and robust plants. As a non-GMO product, you can be confident that you’re planting seeds free from genetic modification, supporting natural biodiversity and healthy eating. Whether you’re planning a large garden plot or a compact container garden, Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is an excellent choice for consistent yields and superior taste. This variety produces thick, crinkled leaves that are perfect for salads, cooking, or juicing, providing a rich source of vitamins and minerals straight from your garden.

Key Benefits

Growing Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds offers a multitude of advantages for your garden and your health. This popular vegetable is not only easy to cultivate but also provides significant nutritional value and culinary flexibility.

• Exceptional Flavor & Texture: Enjoy the rich, slightly sweet flavor and tender, yet substantial, texture of ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’ spinach. Its deeply savoyed leaves add a delightful dimension to any dish, making it a favorite for both raw consumption in salads and cooked preparations.
• High Nutritional Value: Spinach is a powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folate, and iron. Growing your own ensures the freshest possible greens, maximizing their nutritional impact for a healthier diet.
• Extended Harvest Season: The ‘Long Standing’ attribute means this variety is slower to bolt (go to seed) in rising temperatures, allowing for a longer harvesting period compared to other spinach types. This resilience provides a more consistent supply of fresh leaves throughout the season.
• Organic & Non-GMO Assurance: Our organic spinach seeds are certified non-GMO, guaranteeing that you are growing pure, natural produce free from synthetic pesticides or genetic modification, contributing to a healthier ecosystem and food supply.
• Versatile Culinary Use: From fresh salads and smoothies to sautéed dishes, soups, and quiches, Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is incredibly versatile. Its robust leaves hold up well to cooking, retaining their flavor and texture.
• Easy to Grow: These heirloom spinach seeds are known for their reliability and ease of cultivation, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. They thrive with minimal care, delivering rewarding results with little effort.
• Supports Sustainable Gardening: By choosing non-GMO spinach seeds, you contribute to sustainable agricultural practices and the preservation of heirloom varieties, promoting biodiversity and healthier gardening habits.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Growing spinach from seed, especially the robust Bloomsdale Long Standing variety, is a straightforward and rewarding process. For optimal growth, choose a location that receives at least 3-6 hours of direct sunlight daily, though spinach can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates where it helps prevent bolting. Prepare your soil by enriching it with compost or well-rotted manure, ensuring it is loose, fertile, and well-draining. Spinach prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Sow seeds directly into the garden about ½ inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart. Once seedlings emerge and have a few true leaves, thin them to 3-6 inches apart to allow for proper development and air circulation.

Consistent moisture is key for tender, flavorful leaves. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, aiming for about 1 inch of water per week. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the risk of fungal diseases. Mulching around the plants can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Spinach is a cool-season crop, thriving in temperatures between 35°F and 75°F. For a continuous harvest, practice succession planting every two weeks. Fertilize lightly with a balanced organic fertilizer if your soil is poor, but generally, well-amended soil should provide sufficient nutrients for your Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds.

Pests like aphids and leaf miners can be an issue; inspect your plants regularly and use organic pest control methods if necessary. Harvest outer leaves regularly once they reach a usable size (typically 4-6 inches long), which encourages further production. You can also harvest the entire plant by cutting it at the base. With proper care, you’ll enjoy a prolonged harvest of delicious heirloom spinach seeds from your garden.

Size & Details

This offering includes 50+ premium Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds, providing ample opportunity for a successful and abundant harvest in your home garden. Each packet contains high-quality, viable seeds ready for planting. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach plants typically reach a height of 6-12 inches and spread about 8-10 inches wide, forming a compact, bushy habit. The seeds are suitable for direct sowing and are designed for gardeners looking to grow this classic heirloom variety. With a relatively quick maturity time, you can expect to begin harvesting tender leaves in approximately 40-50 days from sowing. These organic spinach seeds are an excellent choice for both small and large garden spaces, offering a continuous supply of fresh greens when harvested regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How many seeds are included in this packet? A: Each packet contains 50+ Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds, providing a generous quantity for your gardening needs. This allows for multiple plantings or sharing with fellow gardeners.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While spinach is primarily grown outdoors, it can be successfully grown indoors in containers with adequate light. It thrives in cool temperatures, making it suitable for year-round indoor cultivation in controlled environments.
• Q: How much sunlight does Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach need? A: This spinach variety prefers full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) in cooler climates, but benefits from partial shade (3-6 hours) in warmer regions to prevent premature bolting.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds are considered very easy to grow, making them ideal for beginner gardeners. They require consistent moisture and well-draining soil but are generally low-maintenance.
• Q: What condition will the seeds arrive in? A: Your organic spinach seeds will arrive in a sealed packet, ensuring their freshness and viability. They are ready for immediate planting upon arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these spinach seeds? A: Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a cool-season crop. The best times for planting are early spring (as soon as the soil can be worked) and late summer/early fall for a fall and winter harvest.
• Q: Can I use Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach in cooking? A: Absolutely! The tender, savoyed leaves of this spinach are excellent for fresh salads, sautéing, steaming, or adding to soups, quiches, and smoothies. It’s a highly versatile vegetable.
• Q: What type of soil is best for growing spinach? A: Spinach thrives in fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5) is ideal for these heirloom spinach seeds.
• Q: How long does it take for Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach to mature? A: You can typically start harvesting the outer leaves of your Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach plants in about 40-50 days from sowing.
• Q: Is this a non-GMO product? A: Yes, these are non-GMO spinach seeds, ensuring you are growing natural and unmodified plants in your garden.