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    SPINACH

    Nov 29, 2018 4 minutes

    SOW: Mar-May/ Aug-Sep

    HARVEST: Jan-Dec

    Having its origins in the Middle East, it seems strange that this leafy vegetable is comfortable in the often cool and wet UK climate, but comfortable it is. Traditionally grown to full maturity, spinach is also now very popular as a baby leaf, added to salads and stir-fries.

    Spinach will grow in sun or partial shade, but avoid a very sunny spot as in hot weather it is prone to bolting. It likes a moisture retentive, fertile soil so digging in plenty of well-rotted organic matter or manure a few weeks prior to planting will provide the perfect foundation

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