Regiment

Family: Amaranthaceae Vegetable

Tender, savoyed leaves unfurl with a velvety, crinkled texture and a deep, lively green that feels almost luminous in the garden.

Regiment spinach delivers a sweet, clean flavor with a satisfying bite—ideal for steaming, sautéing, and quick stir-fries, or for blending into rich sauces and hearty soups. With about 45 days to maturity, it’s a dependable choice for cool-season harvests when you want consistent, garden-fresh greens at their peak.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 45 DaysHabit: Rosette

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

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jun 2nd
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)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Regiment’s crinkled, savoyed leaf texture lets it wilt fast but still keep a satisfying chew—great when you want spinach flavor without the watery collapse. Use gentle heat and short cooking so the sweetness stays up and the green doesn’t dull.

Best Uses

quick sauté with olive oil and a pinch of salt until just wilted
steam and toss with lemon zest and a slick of butter
blend into a silky soup base or pasta sauce (low heat to keep it green)
stir-fry where the leaves should keep some bite, not collapse

Flavor Profile

sweet, clean grassy flavor tender yet snappy bite velvety crinkled texture that holds heat and sauce bright green, slightly earthy finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil butter parmesan ricotta eggs

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common spinach (Spinacia oleracea) disease to watch for, and how do I treat it?

Fungal downy mildew is a frequent problem on spinach, especially in cool, humid weather, showing yellow patches on top with gray-purple growth underneath the leaves. Remove and discard infected plants, avoid overhead watering, and improve airflow by spacing plants properly. If you need to act quickly, use a labeled fungicide that targets downy mildew and follow the label for spinach use.

How often should I water spinach during the main growing phase (about weeks 2–6)?

Keep the soil evenly moist from seedling establishment through harvest, aiming for consistently damp (not waterlogged) beds. In most home gardens this means watering about 1 inch per week total, split into smaller sessions, and adjusting to heat—spinach needs more frequent watering during warm spells to prevent stress and early bolting. Mulch lightly to reduce surface drying and check moisture at 1–2 inches deep before watering again.

How can I tell when my spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are tender and usable, typically about 40–50 days after sowing, and when plants have formed a good rosette of medium-sized leaves. Pick outer leaves first (leave the center growing) for a longer harvest window, or harvest whole plants if you need a single cut. If leaves become tough or bitter or you see the plant starting to bolt, harvest immediately and expect fewer tender leaves.