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Description
Olympia spinach seeds probably produce the best dark green plain leaf type for year round sowing and harvest. This fast growing spinach holds its leaves up off the ground and is an excellent choice for cooking and salads. Harvest promptly in mid-summer to preempt bolting. This variety was bred in the Pacific Northwest and is tolerant to downy mildew races 1, 2 and 3, 5, 8 and 9, 11, 12, and 14. Depend on Olympia for upright growth and attractive round leaves for spinach salad nearly any time of the year. Try this spinach in containers for baby leaf production in your patio garden.
| Latin Name |
Spinacia oleracea |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
| Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
| Sprouting | 7-14 days |
| Matures | 45 days |
| Starting |
Sow seeds 1cm (1/2″) deep, 10 seeds per 30cm (12″), in rows 30-45cm (12-18″) apart. Thin to at least 5-8cm (2-3″) between plants, or further if you want larger leaves. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. This heavy feeder requires rich soil. Dig in ¼-½ cup balanced organic fertilizer beneath every 1m (3′) of row. Overwintering spinach requires well drained soil. |
| Germination Rate | 65% |
| Seed Life | 3 years |
Excellent choice for salads
Dark green plain-leaf spinach
Tolerant to downy mildew
Hybrid seeds
