Noble Spinach

Spinach

40d to harvest

Velvety, deeply savoyed leaves unfurl with a rich, dark-green glow and a tender, succulent bite that feels almost plush in the hand. Noble Spinach delivers dependable 40-day performance, building a full rosette of crisp texture that shines in fresh salads and quick sautés, and holds its color beautifully for steaming, soups, and creamy sauces. Grow it for a garden-to-table harvest that tastes clean, sweet, and unmistakably vibrant.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 21st
Last Frost	May 19th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 19th
Harvest Begins	Jun 28th
Harvest Ends	Sep 21st

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	40
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common pest or disease for Spinacia oleracea (noble spinach), and how do I control it?

Spinach commonly gets downy mildew (often starting as yellow patches on leaves with fuzzy growth underneath) and can also be hit by aphids. Remove affected leaves immediately and improve airflow; water the soil, not the foliage. If aphids appear, rinse them off with a strong jet of water and use insecticidal soap if needed, repeating every 5–7 days until they’re gone.

How often should I water noble spinach during its main growth period?

Keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially once seeds emerge and until harvest at about 40 days. In most gardens this means watering deeply about 2–4 times per week depending on heat and soil type, aiming for steady moisture rather than letting it dry out then flood. If the soil dries and then re-wets, spinach is more likely to bolt, so mulch lightly to buffer moisture.