Galilee

Family: Amaranthaceae Vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Galilee spinach arrives with a velvety, tender leaf texture and a rich, deep-green color that feels almost luminous in the garden.

Its flavor is pleasantly sweet and grassy, with a gentle bite that stays balanced from first harvest through steady picking. Ideal for fresh salads, quick sautéing, and vibrant purées, Galilee brings dependable leafy abundance to the home plot in about 45 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Galilee Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 27th	Jun 1st	Jul 16th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 20th	May 25th	Jul 9th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 10th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 10th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 14th	May 19th	Jul 3rd – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 10th	May 15th	Jun 29th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 8th	May 13th	Jun 27th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 3rd	May 8th	Jun 22nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 30th	May 4th	Jun 18th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 27th	May 1st	Jun 15th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 21st	Apr 25th	Jun 9th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 16th	Apr 20th	Jun 4th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 6th	Apr 10th	May 25th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 25th	Apr 1st	May 16th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 16th	Mar 23rd	May 7th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 30th	Mar 6th	Apr 20th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 5th	Feb 9th	Mar 26th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 15th – Feb 28th

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)	35
Harden Off (days)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Galilee spinach has that velvety leaf tenderness that cooks down into a glossy silk instead of turning gritty. Use it where you want freshness—like a lemony sauté or purée—because its gentle bite stays balanced and doesn’t go bitter.

Best Uses

tossed salads with a sharp vinaigrette (it stays tender, not stringy)
fast sauté with garlic and lemon—wilted just to glossy, not mushy
silky purée for soup base or pasta filling
quick steam-and-fold into warm grains with butter

Flavor Profile

sweet, grassy spinach flavor velvety, tender leaf texture gentle bite that doesn’t get harsh bright green, lightly mineral finish

Kitchen Pairings

garlic lemon olive oil parmesan goat cheese butter

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a common disease in Spinacia oleracea (spinach) and how do I manage it at home?

One of the most frequent issues is downy mildew, which shows as pale yellow spots on the upper leaves and a fuzzy gray-purple growth on the undersides. Improve airflow by spacing plants per the seed packet and avoid wetting leaves when watering; water in the morning so foliage dries quickly. If you spot it early, remove the affected leaves and discard them (don’t compost), and consider a copper-based fungicide labeled for spinach if conditions stay humid.

How often should I water Spinacia oleracea during its main growing phase (about weeks 2–6)?

Keep the bed evenly moist but not waterlogged—aim for topsoil that feels like a wrung-out sponge. In warm, full-sun conditions, this often means watering about 1 inch per week total, split into 2–3 waterings to prevent drying between sessions. Mulch can help, but always check moisture at 1–2 inches deep before watering again.

How can I tell when Spinacia oleracea is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are developed but still tender, typically around 40–50 days after sowing. For baby-leaf harvest, pick once the leaves are large enough to eat (often 3–5 inches), and for bunching or cutting, harvest when plants have a full rosette of usable outer leaves. Don’t wait for bolting—if you see a flower stalk starting, leaf quality drops quickly.