Spinac'Gator'

(Beta vulgaris)


If you just want to start a great 'perpetual spinach' patch, then look no further.

'Gator' is a selection of the finest beet, which can be used as spinach. Fast growing and you can cut and collect for two years or more!

Suitable for baby leaf and full leaf production - excellent for salads and stir fry's.

So versatile, tastes great and has great nutritional value.

Steam them, stuff them, fry them, roast them, bake or pickle them! Add to casseroles, soups, pies, pizza, quiches and salads! 

When to sow 

Temperate zones: sow in early spring or wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Generally, if starting seeds inside then begin a few weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. By sowing early there will be time for a decent crop to be produced before the first frost in winter.

Days until germination: 5-10 days at 10-30°C

Approx Seed to Harvest: 70 days (baby leaves around 40 days)


Subtropical zones: sow during March to October in frost-free areas.

Tropical zones: sow during late April to July.



What wilI receive? 


A packet of seeds with a generous number of 50 fresh seeds in the packet. 


Sow just below the surface in a well-drained sterile potting medium. Keep moist but not

 wet. Sterile seed mix encourages better germination.  Sow direct in fertile, pre-watered

 soil, 1-1.5cm deep in rows 40cm apart. 


Thin out seedlings to 23cm apart. Keep plants well-watered until established. 


Aftercare: When harvesting, take leaves from several plants rather than stripping one

 plant bare.


 Keep soil moist during hot spells to discourage plants running to seed.



Postage



Yes! We do combine postage on our items!

All our seeds are sent FRESH and securely packaged.



 
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