Perpetual Spinach is not a true Spinach but used in exactly the same way.
It is a member of the beet family, and is also known as Spinach Beet.
It does not run to seed in dry conditions and is winter hardy.
Produces a mass of mid-green leaves with thin stems.
Good resistance to bolting within the first season.
Seeds can be slow to germinate and take approximately 65 days to mature.
Hardy Biennial
When to Sow Perpetual Spinach Seeds Cool: August - FebruaryWarm: July - MarchHot: April - SeptemberSub-tropical: March - NovemberTropical: April - July
Where to Sow
Sow thinly in shallow drills 2cm (3/4") deep with 35-45cm (15-18") between rows.
What to do Next
Do not transplant seedlings. As they appear gradually thin until plants are spaced 20cm (8") apart. Pull rather than cut leaves as required, leaving plants to continue to develop. Ready to harvest in approximately 65 days from sowing.
Nutritional Values
Rich in Beta carotene, calcium and iron
Maturity
All year round
Handy Tip
Treat like cut and come again Lettuce, regular cropping of young leaves encourages new growth. May benefit from being protected by fleece during cold temperatures.