| Scientific Name | Spinacea oleracia |
| Growing Days | 40 |
| Varieties We Grow | Bloomsdale |
| Growing Notes | Spinach bolts as soon as it starts to warm up; it’s probably better as a winter crop in the South. |
| Battle of the Bugs | Aphids, leafminers, snails, and slugs all try to take their share. |
| Fun Fact | Spinach is related to beets and swiss chard and is a member of the “goosefoot” family because of the shape of its leaves (now go search what goose feet look like). |
| Don’t Waste It! | Spinach is great raw, steamed, or stir-fried. |