Flandria

Spinach

Zone 1b Save Garden

🌱 45d to harvest Rosette

Tender, velvety flat leaves of Flandria unfurl with a rich, spinach-green glow and a pleasantly sweet, clean flavor. The texture …

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Jun 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 1st
Harvest Begins	Jul 16th
Harvest Ends	Aug 1st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	50
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Spinacia oleracea (spinach) and how do I control it at home?

Spinach commonly suffers from downy mildew (often showing as yellow patches on leaves with a gray-purple growth underneath) when weather stays cool and humid. Remove affected leaves immediately, increase airflow by spacing plants, and water the soil rather than the foliage. If you’ve had repeated issues, use a preventative fungicide labeled for downy mildew on leafy greens and follow label timing from sowing onward.

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

During active leaf growth (roughly after seedlings establish through maturity), keep the soil consistently evenly moist but never waterlogged. In most home gardens, that usually means watering about 1–2 times per week, increasing to more frequent watering during hot spells to prevent leaf toughening and bolting. Aim for the top 1 inch of soil to stay damp—use a finger check—since dry swings can quickly make spinach bitter.

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

Harvest when leaves are fully expanded and the rosette looks firm—typically around 35–45 days after sowing. For baby spinach, pick leaves when they’re about 2–4 inches long; for larger heads/leafy plants, wait until leaves are bigger but still tender. Use scissors or harvest by cutting outer leaves first so the center can keep producing for additional pickings.

Tender, velvety flat leaves of Flandria unfurl with a rich, spinach-green glow and a pleasantly sweet, clean flavor. The texture is impressively smooth and succulent—ideal for quick harvests at peak size—while the plants hold their quality beautifully through the growing window. Grow Flandria for fresh salads, sautéing, and silky purées, or to brighten sauces and savory pies with its vivid color and gentle taste.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors.

Expert Note

For best flavor and bolting resistance, keep spinach cool and sow in successive waves as soon as soil is workable.