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28.06.2023 - 07:41 / savvygardening.com
Spinach is a popular green to grow in gardens, but it’s also an ideal vegetable to plant in pots. The compact plants don’t need a lot of root space and they’re very quick to go from seed to harvest. Growing spinach in containers just outside my kitchen door means I’ve always got a supply of the tender leaves on hand for salads and cooked dishes.The key to success for cultivating spinach in pots is to pick the best types of containers, fill them with a rich growing mix, and provide consistent moisture. Below you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing spinach in containers. Read on!
Why grow spinach in containers?Spinach is a cool-season crop related to Swiss chard and grown for its succulent deep green leaves. Depending on the variety, spinach leaves can be smooth, semi-savoy, or super crinkly with the plants growing 6 to 12 inches tall. This is an easy-to-grow crop, but does have specific requirements. If these needs are not met, spinach plants are quick to bolt. Bolting is when plants switch from vegetative growth to flowering which means an end to the harvest. For gardeners who have little garden space, poor or infertile soil, or garden on a deck, balcony, or patio, growing spinach containers is an effective solution.
When to plant spinach in containersSpinach grows best in cool temperatures and is an ideal crop for spring and fall. In fact, spinach is one of the first crops I plant in early spring, direct sowing my first batch of seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. This vegetable can be planted when the soil reaches 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). In warm climates, spinach is grown as an autumn and winter crop.
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