Tropicana

Spinach

45d to harvest

Sweetly tender leaves unfurl with a fresh, grassy snap and a smooth, flat lay that feels velvety to the touch. Tropicana spinach forms an abundant rosette of medium-to-deep green foliage—ideal for salads, quick sautéing, and silky purées—delivering dependable flavor at about 45 days from sowing. Grow it for a steady harvest rhythm: lush, uniform leaves that stay attractive and vibrant as you gather.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	May 4th
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	Part 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)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Spinacia oleracea (spinach) and what should I do about it?

Watch for downy mildew (often shows as yellow patches on top leaves with fuzzy gray growth underneath) and for leaf miners that leave squiggly trails. Remove and destroy infected leaves immediately and avoid wetting foliage when you water. Improve airflow with wider spacing and, if needed, use an appropriate labeled fungicide for downy mildew on edible greens early in the outbreak.

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

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged from germination through the 30–45 day growing period. Aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, adjusting to heat and container size, and water early so leaves dry quickly. If the top 1 inch of soil dries out, spinach will slow and can turn bitter—re-wet evenly rather than letting it swing dry then flood.