Galilee Spinach

Spinach

35d to harvest

Galilee Spinach arrives with a lush, tender harvest—silky leaves that feel cool and velvety to the touch, with a fresh, sweet-green flavor that’s wonderfully balanced. At about 35 days, plants form a compact rosette of crisp, medium-to-dark green foliage that stays pleasantly tender for easy, satisfying use in everyday greens. Ideal for fresh salads and quick sauté-style dishes, it also shines when folded into warm sauces and hearty soups for a vibrant green finish.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Feb 9th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Feb 9th
Harvest Begins	Mar 16th
Harvest Ends	Dec 9th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	35
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Galilee spinach (Spinacia oleracea), and how can I treat it?

Spinach commonly suffers from downy mildew and leaf spot, which show up as grayish-purple fuzz on the undersides of leaves or dark spots with yellowing halos. Water the soil, not the leaves, and improve airflow by spacing plants so leaves don’t stay wet. If you catch it early, remove the worst leaves and use a targeted fungicide labeled for leafy greens and downy mildew, following the product’s timing before harvest (Galilee typically matures in ~35 days).

How often should I water Galilee spinach during the main growing phase to prevent bolting and poor leaf growth?

During the active leaf-growth phase, keep the top 1–2 inches of soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; aim for watering whenever the surface starts to dry. In warm spells, that usually means about 1 inch per week total (from rain plus watering), split into 2–3 shorter waterings if needed so the roots stay evenly hydrated. Mulch lightly can help prevent dry swings that trigger premature bolting in Spinacia oleracea.

How do I know when Galilee spinach is ready to harvest?

Harvest when leaves are large enough to eat, typically around 30–35 days after sowing, with plants forming a compact rosette. Pick outer leaves first when they’re about 3–6 inches long, or harvest the whole plant once it reaches full rosette size. Avoid waiting until leaves get very large and tough—quality drops as spinach approaches bolting.