{"product_id":"spinach","title":"Seeds - spinach","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinach is a highly prized leafy green and a garden staple in spring and fall. This fast-growing, cool-season annual thrives in rich, moist soil and yields an abundance of nutritious leaves. Its mild, versatile flavor makes it suitable for fresh salads and sautéed dishes alike. Spinach can be harvested young as baby greens or allowed to mature for larger leaves, and it freezes very well after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to Grow Spinach?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinach grows best in zones 3 to 9 during the cool seasons of spring and fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and benefits from regular watering and nutrient-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivated for over 2,000 years, spinach is believed to have originated in ancient Persia before spreading to Europe and Asia. Valued for its nutritional benefits and culinary versatility, it is now one of the most widely consumed leafy greens in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall harvest.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow outdoors as soon as the soil is workable; successive sowings every few weeks.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Use tunnels, row covers, or cold frames to start early and extend the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1 cm (½ in) deep, 5 cm (2 in) apart, then thin to 10–15 cm (4–6 in).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil uniformly moist; mulching helps retain moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick individual leaves when large enough, or cut the whole plant at the base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Make successive sowings every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed-Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow a few plants to bolt when the weather warms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect seed stalks when dry and brown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rub heads to release seeds, then dry them completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644155760,"sku":"MF-GREENS-025","price":6.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDRVQ0dwa2MjMSM3ODkxMmJkNjZlNTlmNjQxNWRjMjgzZTc4NGEwZGNmNSM4MDAjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777137726","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sg\/products\/spinach","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}