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« on: September 23, 2007, 11:38 »
Hello everyone,

Would any of you know a spinach variety that does not bolt(by experience, not what seed merchants say) or is there some growing secret I should know?
Not worth mentioning watering, won't happen.
Please advise, thanks, gobs
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2007, 11:40 »
Plant a winter variety 3 weeks ago.

Personally I find Perpetual Spinach infinitely easier to grow and equally good in the kitchen

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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2007, 12:22 »
Quote from: "whisky_golf"
Plant a winter variety 3 weeks ago.


I've done that, just longing for a summer one...
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« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2007, 12:34 »
its the only one i grow ,i use it as winter forage for my birds  ,good manured soil and sown thickly i use about 1/4 lb seed on my bed 20ft long 3/4 ft wide ,cut n keep coming back
still alive /............

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« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2007, 13:34 »
Can you plant this now?  I was just saying I would like to grow spinach (I like it in salads)

I have a green house that I could use if thats any help.

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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2007, 13:34 »
sow it today n it should be ok .you can cloche it to protect it if needed

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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2007, 13:40 »
Great thanks!  Would you say it was best in pots and in the green house or in the garden?

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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2007, 14:17 »
garden always  :wink:

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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2007, 16:36 »
I grow Bordeaux spinach in autumn and made a last sowing this week,it will provide some good leaves and regrow for salad leaves then overwinter will slow down but as soon as spring approaches will grow quickly.I have given up growing in summer but there is so many things then that growing in autumn/winter when greens are scarcer and space allows makes more sense.As WG says perpetual spinach tastes ok and grows through winter,I grow under net which is enough protection to give continual cuttings through winter

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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2007, 16:57 »
I only grow summer spinach at home where I can monitor it closely. As it needs protection from hot sun and plenty of watering. I'm still growing it now in one of those mini greenhouses.

I planted perpetual spinach at the allotment but its done really badly. As it was the first thing I put in, I don't think I added what the soil might have needed for best results.
Lynne.

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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2007, 18:08 »
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I only grow summer spinach at home where I can monitor it closely. As it needs protection from hot sun and plenty of watering. I'm still growing it now in one of those mini greenhouses.

I planted perpetual spinach at the allotment but its done really badly. As it was the first thing I put in, I don't think I added what the soil might have needed for best results.


good manured soil and sown thickly . :wink:

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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2007, 18:30 »
I make a drill in the soil, water,fill with compost then sow seeds,cover and water lightly again.The added advantage is that you know which are weeds or seeds nd with short rooted veg they get to a good start in indifferent soil.This is not an excuse for not preparing soil long term.



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