| Common Name | Spinach |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Spinacia |
| Species | Oleracea |
| Origin | Persia / Central Asia |
| Blooming | Bolts in heat to produce flowers and seeds, primarily grown for foliage. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Rich, well-draining loamy soil with high organic matter. pH 6.5-7.0.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Critical for tender leaf production.
Requires full sun outdoors; bright indirect light indoors to prevent bolting and etiolation.
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting; nitrogen-rich feed during vegetative growth phase.
Harvest outer leaves regularly; remove bolting plants to encourage new growth.
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