Spinach.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual vegetable

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

1 foot

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the plant from bolting prematurely. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies. Harvest outer leaves first to encourage the plant to keep producing.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer to support leafy growth.

Poda

Regularly harvest outer leaves to promote continuous production.

Trasplante

Spinach is an annual crop and is typically grown directly in the garden or containers for a single season.

Suelo

Rich, well draining, loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatura

-5 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Annual

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non toxic, though raw leaves contain oxalates that can interfere with calcium absorption.

Niños

There are no specific safety concerns for children, though the leaves should be washed thoroughly to remove soil.

Alérgenos por contacto

Contact with fresh leaves may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can be a significant allergen for those sensitive to Chenopodiaceae pollen.

Comestibilidad

Spinach contains high levels of oxalates, which may be problematic for individuals prone to kidney stones if consumed in excessive quantities.

Cómo identificarla

• Dark green succulent leaves
• Leaves arranged in a rosette
• Arrow shaped or rounded foliage
• Small inconspicuous flower clusters

Altura

0,2 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,3m

Hojas

dark green, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Downy mildew — Yellow spots appear on leaves with fuzzy gray growth underneath.
• Leaf miners — Larvae create winding tunnels inside the leaf tissue.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late summer, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In mild climates, spinach can survive the winter with a light mulch or row cover. In colder regions, it is best to harvest before the ground freezes.

En maceta

Spinach grows very well in containers at least 15 cm deep due to its shallow root system.

Plant spinach in the shade of taller crops like tomatoes to extend the harvest season into warmer weather.

Buenas compañeras

• Radish — Radishes grow quickly and help mark rows for slower growing spinach.
• Fresa — Spinach acts as a living mulch to keep the soil cool around strawberry roots.
• Cebolla — Onions have a shallow root system that does not compete with spinach.

Mantenla lejos de

• Potato — Potatoes can compete for soil nutrients and space in small garden beds.

Especies parecidas

• Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris — It is a heat tolerant relative that provides similar culinary uses.
• Tetragonia tetragonioides — This is a great summer alternative that thrives in heat where true spinach fails.

Ciencia

Familia

Amaranthaceae

Género

Spinacia

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and Western Asia

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist conditions and naturally germinates in early spring when soil temperatures are low.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary greens, salads, cooked dishes

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why does my spinach bolt?

Spinach is a cool season crop that will flower and turn bitter when days get long and temperatures rise.

Can I grow spinach in summer?

It is very difficult to grow in peak summer heat, so stick to spring and autumn plantings.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Spinacia comes from the Persian word aspanakh, meaning prickly, referring to the seed structure. The species name oleracea means suitable for the kitchen garden.

Bueno saberlo

• Spinach was popularized in pop culture by the cartoon character Popeye.
• It is incredibly fast growing and can be harvested in as little as 40 days.
• Spinach is native to ancient Persia.