spinach 'Giant Winter'
spinach or Spinacia oleracea 'Giant Winter'
A really hardy spinach which will shrug off frost, gales and even snow to keep you picking right through the coldest months of the year. The large, elegantly pointed leaves have a strong, rich flavour that's perfect in winter casseroles or lightly steamed as a delicious side vegetable.
Growing instructions:
Sow in shallow drills in a sheltered spot in light shade, and thin seedlings gradually until plants are 25cm apart: the thinnings can be replanted to make additional rows. Keep well watered, especially in dry spells, protect from slugs and hoe between plants to keep the weeds down. Protecting with a cloche through the very worst weather prevents leaves getting damaged by winter gales.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 225 seeds
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