Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach – Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds

Why You’ll Love It Heirloom Favorite: Trusted by gardeners for generations for its rich flavor and reliable growth. Slow to Bolt: Holds longer in warm weather than most other spinach varieties. Nutritious & Tender: Packed with vitamins and minerals in every crisp, wrinkled leaf. Cool-Season Grower: Thrives in early spring and late fall gardens. Plant Characteristics Height: 6–10 inches Growth Habit: Rosette of heavily savoyed, upright leaves Leaf Type: Dark green, crinkled, and tender Days to Maturity: 40–50 days Hardiness: Cool-season annual Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, earthy, and slightly nutty with tender texture Culinary Uses: Excellent for fresh salads, sautés, soups, quiches, and smoothies Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Radishes, strawberries, onions, and peas Avoid Planting Near: Potatoes or later crops that shade young spinach Bonus Benefit: Quick-growing — great for succession planting throughout the season Common Issues and Solutions Bolting: Plant early in spring or late in summer to avoid midseason heat Yellow Leaves: Ensure soil is rich and well-drained with consistent watering Leaf Miners: Use row covers early on and remove affected leaves promptly Seeds Per Packe t 3g Approximately 265 7g Approximately 618