Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’

A true heirloom favourite, Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’ is loved for its dark green, deeply crinkled (savoyed) leaves and rich, earthy flavour. Cold-hardy and productive, this classic variety thrives in cool weather and delivers nutritious harvests perfect for salads, smoothies, sautés and steaming. Reliable, vigorous and easy to grow — it’s a must-have for every winter vegetable garden.

🌱 How to Grow:

Sowing Time (South Africa):

Late summer to autumn (February–May) and again in early spring (August–September).
Prefers cool weather and may bolt in extreme heat.

Germination:

7–14 days at 10–20°C
Sow 1–2 cm deep directly into prepared beds or containers.

Transplanting:

Not ideal — spinach prefers direct sowing.
Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart once established.

🌞 Position:

Full sun to light shade.
Benefits from afternoon shade in warmer regions.

🪨 Soil:

Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost.
Prefers moisture-retentive soil for lush growth.
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).

💧 Watering:

Moderate and consistent.
Keep soil evenly moist to prevent bolting and bitterness.
Mulch lightly to retain moisture.

🌼 Harvest Time:

40–55 days from sowing.
Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut whole plants when mature.
Baby leaves can be harvested earlier for salads.

📏 Height & Spread:

20–30 cm tall
20–30 cm wide
Forms compact rosettes of crinkled, dark green leaves.

🌿 Top Tips:

✔️ Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests.
✔️ Harvest regularly to encourage new leaf growth.
✔️ Protect from aphids if needed.
✔️ Ideal for containers and raised beds.
✔️ Flavour improves in cooler temperatures.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly:

If allowed to flower, produces delicate blooms that attract bees and beneficial insects.

💚 Why Grow ‘Bloomsdale’ Spinach?

✔️ Classic heirloom with rich flavour
✔️ Cold-hardy and reliable
✔️ Perfect for fresh eating or cooking
✔️ Quick-growing and beginner-friendly
✔️ Nutrient-dense leafy green

Grow fresh, wholesome goodness all season long!
Spinach ‘Bloomsdale’ delivers flavour, nutrition and dependable harvests in the cool-season garden. 🌿🥗✨