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  • #1

    Perpetual spinach

    I think my perpetual spinach seedlings have got a bit too warm and as a result are very leggy...

    First time trying them so wondered if they would tolerate being potted deep to counteract the legginess.
    Also since its a relative of beetroot can you replant thinnings or like its relative are they not worth keeping?

    Any tips most appreciated

    Thanks

    Mike
    I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy
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    I would think they would be fine planted up to the seed leaves. But try a few and see.

    From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

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    • #3
      Seem to remember they are fairly prone to bolting so hope they haven't been checked!
      My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
      to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

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      • #4
        Perpetual spinach

        That may be a disaster! I grew them instead of spinach as that is so prone to bolting.....

        I thought they were hardy and resistant to bolting.

        Will have to see how they get on...
        I'd rather have a full bottle in front of me than a full frontal lobotomy

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        • #5
          Perpetual spinach......

          Sounds like a life sentence.
          The law will hang the man or woman
          Who steals the goose from off the common
          But lets the greater thief go loose
          Who steals the common from the goose
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          • #6
            I always grow perpetual spinach and have never had much trouble with it bolting. If a plant shows signs of bolting I chop out the centre and it puts out new leaves round the side. I've never tried growing it and then pricking it out, I sow it directly in the ground and then thin to about 12 ins and it is fine.

            Tough plant
            Gardening requires a lot of water - most of it in the form of perspiration. Lou Erickson, critic and poet

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            • #7
              I had leggy spinach plans end of last year. Tried to speed up germination in the airing cuboard. planted them on the allotment a bit deeper and covered each with a jar till they toughened up. All three survived and are now well established.

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              • #8
                This isn't really an answer but... we station sowed a row towards the end of last summer and they grew very well, still going strong now, but I guess that is because they are 'perpetual'. Just tying to say they seem very resilient.

                Seem to need cooking some what longer than 'normal' spinach if you ask me.

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                • #9
                  Hi DanielC, welcome to the vine.

                  Perpetual Spinach is a bi-annual so although it will produce a bit more this year it will go to seed so you will need to sow again.

                  Best of luck
                  Gardening requires a lot of water - most of it in the form of perspiration. Lou Erickson, critic and poet

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                  • #10
                    Ours has lasted the winter well, and is throwing off new leaves as we speak!!
                    It's planted next to the sorrel which is also growing well!
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by johnty greentoes View Post
                      Perpetual spinach......

                      Sounds like a life sentence.
                      It is! I love spinach and grew perpetual spinach to avoid bolting. Frankly I found it nasty. As I wasn't harvesting it particularly thoroughly some set seed. Had it popping up all over the show before I managed to eradicate it!
                      Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

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