Bloomsdale Spinach is a classic heirloom variety prized for its rich flavor, exceptional nutrition, and distinctive savoyed leaves. A member of the Amaranthaceae family, this long-standing favorite produces dark green crinkled foliage that is both attractive and highly productive. Its outstanding cold tolerance and dependable performance have made it one of the most popular spinach varieties for generations.
The thick, tender leaves offer a robust flavor that is excellent for both fresh and cooked applications. Bloomsdale Spinach is ideal for salads, sandwiches, smoothies, soups, sautés, casseroles, and a wide variety of healthy recipes. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it provides exceptional nutritional value while maintaining excellent texture and flavor.
This cool-season crop thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and performs best in full sun to partial shade. Bloomsdale Spinach grows vigorously during the cooler months of spring and fall, producing abundant harvests in a relatively short period of time. Consistent moisture encourages tender leaf development and helps maintain vigorous growth.
Nutritious, flavorful, and easy to cultivate, Bloomsdale Spinach remains one of the finest heirloom leafy greens for gardeners seeking dependable harvests and exceptional culinary versatility. Its attractive savoyed leaves and excellent cold tolerance make it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.
Bloomsdale Spinach Seed Details
- Quantity: 200 Seeds
- Plant Type: Heirloom Spinach
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
- Leaf Appearance: Dark Green Savoyed and Crinkled Leaves
- Flavor: Rich and Robust
- Best Uses: Salads, Smoothies, Soups, Sautés, Casseroles, Fresh Eating
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2 Inch
- Germination Temperature: 45-65°F
- Days to Germination: 8-18 Days
- Row Spacing: 18 Inches
- Plant Spacing: 12 Inches
- 100' Row Yield: 40 Pounds
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Harvest Time: Approximately 39 Days
- Special Features: Cold Hardy, Nutrient Dense, Savoyed Leaves, Excellent Fresh and Cooked Use
How to Save Seeds
Spinach readily cross-pollinates with other spinach varieties. To maintain seed purity, separate varieties by approximately one mile whenever possible.
As temperatures rise and daylight hours lengthen, spinach plants will naturally begin to bolt and send up seed stalks. Allow healthy plants to continue growing until seed production begins.
Monitor plants carefully as seeds mature. When the foliage begins turning yellow and the seed stalks start drying, the seeds are nearing maturity and will soon be ready for harvest.
Harvest mature seed stalks once the seeds have fully developed and dried. Allow additional drying if needed, then separate the seeds from the plant material and store them in a cool, dry location for future planting.