{"product_id":"spinach-bloomsdale-long-standing-seeds","title":"Spinach Bloomsdale Long Standing Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloomsdale Long Standing spinach seeds produce the classic savoy spinach that gardeners have trusted for generations. This heirloom (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) forms an upright rosette of thick, deeply crinkled dark-green leaves with a rich, full flavor, and its \"long standing\" habit means it resists bolting longer than most, giving you a bigger window to harvest. These spinach seeds are a dependable cool-season crop for spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great fit for gardeners who want a hardy, productive leafy green for fresh salads and cooking, and who value a variety that holds in the ground without going to seed too quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost, and again in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep, thin to 4 to 6 inches apart, and give full sun to part shade. Spinach germinates in cool soil (45 to 68°F) and grows best in USDA zones 3 through 9; keep it well watered to delay bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby leaves are ready in about 30 days and mature leaves in 45 to 50 days. Pick outer leaves as needed or cut the whole plant at the base before it begins to bolt in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thick, crinkled leaves hold up well both raw in salads and cooked in sautés, soups, and quiches, and they freeze nicely after blanching. This is a versatile kitchen-garden staple that rewards succession planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many spinach seeds come in a packet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach packet holds about 300 seeds, enough for several rows or successive sowings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called \"long standing\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name refers to its slower bolting habit, so the plants stay leafy and usable longer than many spinach types before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow spinach in the fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Spinach thrives in cool weather, so a late-summer sowing gives a strong fall harvest, and light frost even improves the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45320334409935,"sku":"ORIGSB_04_26","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":45320334442703,"sku":"ORIGSB_04_27","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1JBoHQc79GLH_lxm7MrcNy4safIfQTsf9_s0.png?v=1782907636","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/spinach-bloomsdale-long-standing-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}