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Seed Germination Kit

Spinach Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMESpinacia oleracea

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Spinach is a cool-season powerhouse, giving tender, iron-rich leaves for salads and quick sautés.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (3-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

50-65F

Hardiness04

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THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Spinach care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Spinacia oleracea
Common names
Garden Spinach
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Species
S. oleracea
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Start growing

Sow in early spring or fall. Needs full sun to partial shade.

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Growing with your kit

Spinach thrives in the Seeds In A Cup® greenhouse during early spring's chilly mornings.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in 35-50 days. Bolts immediately when days lengthen and heat rises.

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Growing conditions

Nitrogen-rich cool temperate zones.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly frost tolerant; very low heat tolerance.

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Pests & plant health

Leaf miners and aphids.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Annual leafy green with either smooth or crinkled (savoy) leaves.

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Varieties

‘Bloomsdale Savoy’, ‘Space’, ‘Tyee’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Raw in salads, leaves sautéed, or frozen. High in Iron and Vitamin A

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Native range & distribution

Originates from ancient Persia (Modern Iran); global cool-weather staple.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Persian ‘aspanakh’, meaning green hand.

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History

Known as the ‘Persian Green’ in ancient China; spread to Europe via Moorish Spain.

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How do I grow Spinach from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Spinach seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Spinach seeds take to germinate?

Spinach seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 50-65F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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