Flamingo F1

Spinach

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🌱 40d to harvest Rosette

Tender, fast-growing leaves unfurl with a vivid, fresh green glow—soft yet substantial, with a pleasantly mild bite that feels si…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jan 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jan 1st
Harvest Begins	Feb 10th
Harvest Ends	Dec 31st

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)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease most commonly affects Spinacia oleracea (flamingo spinach), and how can I manage it?

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is frequently troubled by downy mildew, especially in cool, damp weather, where you’ll see yellow patches on leaves that later turn grayish underneath. Improve airflow by spacing plants and watering at the soil line (not over the leaves), then remove badly affected leaves to slow spread. If mildew keeps recurring, treat early with a labeled fungicide suitable for edible greens and follow the label’s harvest interval.

How often should I water spinach (Spinacia oleracea) during the main growing phase?

During the 30–40 day growing period, keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, aiming for steady moisture rather than letting it dry out and then soak. In typical home garden conditions, that usually means watering about 1–2 times per week, but more often during warm spells or sandy soils. Mulch lightly to reduce surface drying and check moisture by feel before watering.

How do I know when flamingo F1 spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are tender and reach usable size—typically around 35–40 days after sowing for baby-to-early bunch harvests. Pick individual outer leaves as they size up, or harvest the whole plant when it has a compact rosette of well-formed leaves. If leaves start getting noticeably tough or plants bolt (send up a flower stalk), harvest immediately or you’ll lose tenderness.

Tender, fast-growing leaves unfurl with a vivid, fresh green glow—soft yet substantial, with a pleasantly mild bite that feels silky in the hand. Flamingo F1 Asian spinach forms an abundant harvest in about 40 days, staying crisp and flavorful through cool weather when many greens slow down. Ideal for quick stir-fry style dishes, steaming, and bright, garlicky sauces, it also shines in fresh salads for gardeners who love a clean, leafy snap.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

For warm-season production, sow in cool mornings and keep soil consistently moist so spinach stays tender instead of bolting.