Bloomsdale Savoy

Family: Amaranthaceae Vegetable

Sink your senses into Bloomsdale Savoy’s deeply quilted leaves—an inviting, crisp snap with a rich, spinach-forward flavor that feels both tender and substantial.

This Savoy type forms upright, compact rosettes of dark green foliage with pronounced blistering and a beautifully ruffled texture, ideal for fresh salads, quick sautés, and hearty soups. Grow it for reliable, early harvests around 45 days, when the leaves are at their most vibrant and flavorful.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Rosette

Botanical illustration of Bloomsdale Savoy

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jun 9th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Bloomsdale Savoy’s aggressively textured leaves are the whole point: they stay pleasant and snappy long enough to go from pan to plate, and their ridges grab lemony fats or creamy dairy instead of sliding off. Choose it when you want spinach flavor with enough body to stand up in sautés, soups, or a quick gratin—not just as a wilted garnish.

Best Uses

quick sauté with garlic and a splash of lemon—built to wilt evenly without turning to mush
spinach-heavy soups and stews where the leaves need structure (minestrone, bean soups)
raw or lightly dressed salads: crisp leaves that hold vinaigrette for a short window
creamed spinach or gratin—use the ridges to catch dairy and emulsified juices

Flavor Profile

earthy spinach flavor with a mild, sweet snap deeply quilted, ruffled leaves that stay crisp before they wilt tender—not stringy—midrib with a pleasant bite savoy-style texture that traps sauce and dressing

Kitchen Pairings

lemon garlic olive oil butter parmesan eggs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prevent and treat downy mildew on Bloomsdale Savoy lettuce?

Downy mildew on Savoy lettuce shows as pale yellow patches that later turn gray-purple on the underside of leaves, often after cool, damp weather. Improve airflow (space plants to the label rate and water early in the day) and remove badly infected leaves; avoid overhead watering. If it keeps spreading, use a labeled fungicide for downy mildew and follow the product’s reapplication schedule, focusing coverage on the leaf undersides.

How often should I water Bloomsdale Savoy during the 3–6 weeks of rapid leaf growth?

During peak growth, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—about 1 inch of water per week total, adjusted for heat and rainfall. Water deeply when the top 1/2 inch of soil dries, which in warm conditions often means every 2–3 days. Uneven moisture can stunt heads and encourage tip burn, so don’t let it swing from dry to soggy.

When is Bloomsdale Savoy ready to harvest at ~45 days?

Harvest when leaves are fully expanded with firm, sturdy texture and the outer leaves are large enough to use—typically around 45 days from sowing, depending on weather. Check for a crisp, thickened “savoy” leaf texture rather than tender, floppy growth; cut outer leaves first for a staggered harvest, or harvest the whole plant when the head/clump holds together well. If leaves start to look thin or bolt (tall flowering stalk forming), harvest immediately for best flavor.