Spinach : Scenic
Vegetable
Description
A breakthrough variety with impressive resistance to all current forms of troublesome mildew.
Heavy crops of dark green, upright leaves are produced, and are perfect for steaming or for use as a 'baby leaf' in salads.
Sow in patio containers for use as 'baby leaf' greens.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to June, and September to October. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1cm (½ inch) |
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Sow thinly in broad drills 30cm (12 inches) apart.
Growing Instructions
Thin seedlings to 5cm (2 inches) apart when large enough to handle, thinnings will be suitable for using in salads.
Aftercare Instructions
Harvest leaves autumn and spring as required, picking only a few from each plant.
Kitchen Notes
SERVING SUGGESTION The flavour of spinach can be brought out perfectly when the cooked leaves are seasoned with nutmeg, pepper and sugar.
