Noble

Family: Amaranthaceae Leafy Green

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Sink your senses into Noble’s richly textured leaves, where deep savoyed ridges catch the light like fine lace.

At maturity in about 40 days, this spinach forms an abundant rosette of tender, dark green foliage with a pleasantly mild, sweet-forward flavor and a crisp-yet-silky bite. Grow Noble for fresh salads, quick sauté-style skillet meals, and velvety sauces that showcase its distinctive, crinkled character.

Light: Part SunMaturity: 40 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Noble 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	Direct Sow	May 25th	Jul 4th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 18th	Jun 27th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 17th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 17th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 12th	Jun 21st – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Jun 17th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 6th	Jun 15th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jun 10th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	Apr 27th	Jun 6th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	Apr 24th	Jun 3rd – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 18th	May 28th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 13th	May 23rd – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 3rd	May 13th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Mar 25th	May 4th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 16th	Apr 25th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Feb 27th	Apr 8th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 2nd	Mar 14th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	40
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Noble’s savoy ridges are the point: they trap fat and citrus so every bite tastes like the pan, not like plain greens. Its sweet-mild profile stays bright in fast sautéing and turns plush—without going bitter—when blitzed into a silky sauce.

Best Uses

quick skillet sauté where the ridges hold onto oil and seasoning
blanched-and-chilled salads—keeps structure and bite under vinaigrette
velvet-style purées or sauces (thickened by the leaf) that cling to pasta and dumplings
wilted topping for eggs or flatbreads, using minimal heat to preserve sweetness

Flavor Profile

sweet-forward, mild spinach taste crisp-tender bite with a silky chew dark green, lightly earthy finish savoyed, crinkled leaf texture that grips sauce

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil parmesan nutmeg butter Greek yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly troubles Spinacia oleracea (spinach) and how can I control it?

Spinach commonly suffers from downy mildew (often showing yellow patches on the upper leaves with gray-purple growth underneath). Improve airflow and avoid wetting leaves, then remove badly infected plants early to reduce spread. If problems persist in cool, humid weather, use a labeled fungicide for downy mildew on edible greens and follow all label directions.

How often should I water Spinacia oleracea during its main growing phase (around days 20–40)?

Keep soil consistently evenly moist but not waterlogged, since spinach has shallow roots that dry out quickly. In typical home garden conditions, water about 1–2 times per week to maintain steady moisture, but increase frequency during windy or hot spells so the top 1 inch of soil doesn’t dry. Mulch lightly to slow moisture loss and reduce stress that can trigger early bolting.

How do I know when Spinacia oleracea is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are tender and reach your desired size, typically around 35–45 days after sowing. For baby leaves, pick when plants have several true leaves; for larger heads of leaf, wait until leaves are fully expanded but before the plant bolts. If the center begins to stretch upward or flowering starts, harvest immediately or remove the plant because leaf quality drops fast.