Well we all know where Popeye got his strength from and he was not exaggerating. A perennial, it takes very well to growing in pots. This green leafy superfood is packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that offer a wide range of health benefits! Easy to cook and tasty when raw, the spinach is one of the easiest things to grow.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Partial sunlight (summer), full sunlight (winter)
Watering
Water everyday
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
4-5 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 25cm by 30cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 25-30 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Select a container with uniform drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill the container with a sowing medium.
As a sowing medium you can use 2 part garden soil & 1 part any Organic Manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Make shallow holes ( 1cm) at a distance of 3 x 3 inches throughout the surface of soil medium.
Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hole.
Push the seeds inside the medium and cover them up with your sowing medium.
If grown outdoors, make sure that you protect your seed beds from direct sunlight or heavy rainfall by making a temporary roof plastic sheet for first few days.
Water your Spinach container everyday using a watering can ensuring an even shower.
If you are growing spinach in your outdoor garden, sprinklers can be used.
Add a good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.
Caring
You will notice that your spinach seeds have germinated within the first 6 days or even earlier.
At this point tiny seedlings with first leaves will be visible.
Keep one seedling per hole and cut off the smaller seedlings.
Baby Spinach plants will be visible in 10-15 days.
Mature Spinach leaves will be ready to harvest in 30-40 days.
Spinach leaves can be harvested by cutting the mature leaves using a scissor and leaving the tender growing base to the plant for next harvest.
You can keep harvesting Spinach as long as the plant survives.
Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters.
Common Problems
Why are my spinach leaves turning yellow? There are a number of reasons why your spinach leaves are turning yellow. Overwatering, too much heat, improper soil or diseases can all lead to yellowing of leaves. Determine the exact cause of yellowing leaves first in order to find the right remedy. Why are my spinach seeds not germinating? If the medium is too wet, your spinach seeds will not germinate. Extreme heat can also inhibit the process of germination. My Spinach seedlings are not growing. If you overwater or under water your spinach, or if you are growing your spinach in too much shade, or the weather is too hot, the seedlings will not grow larger. Adjust your watering schedule and change the placement of your spinach container to encourage better growth. Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
Spinach is an excellent source of Calcium and Iron. Spinach is rich in floats which are good for your heart health. Spinach is also rich in Vitamin A and C. Because spinach is filled with iron, it is great for people battling anaemia. Spinach is also rich in various antioxidants that can keep your cells from aging. Spinach is also known to improve blood glucose levels, lower the risk of cancer and help lower blood pressure.
What you get
Spinach ishigh in nutrients and low in calories and carbohydrates. Spinach is one of the best sources of Iron. Spinach is also rich in Vitamins and Minerals . Spinach has impressive amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and antioxidants. Spinach contains two antioxidants, namely, lutein and zeaxanthin which are great for your eyesight.
Green trivia
1.China is world’s largest producer of spinach followed by USA.
2.Raw spinach is 91% water!
3.During depression sales of spinach in America increased by 33% thanks to the popularity of Popeye.
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Nice Packaging..and number of seeds are more than my exception, all the seeds have germinated and given me a lot of spinach. It's easy n low maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spinach easy to grow?
Yes, Spinach is very easy to grow and is ready for harvest quickly too.
2.How much sunlight does spinach need to grow?
Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters.
How long does it take to grow spinach?
About 30 - 40 days after sowing your spinach seeds, mature spinach leaves will be ready for harvest.
What is Spinach (Palak) also popularly known as in India?
Regionally in India, Spinach (Palak) is also known as Palak, Keerai, Paalak, Poi, Bhajji, Saag.
https://www.ugaoo.com/spinach-palak-seeds-price-online-india.html?___store=english4096Spinach Seeds (Palak)https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/cache/bf904fa088be7169b4178c352b6a4f7a/s/p/spinachpalak_pkt_1.png85.000000145.000000INRInStock/Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Kitchen Garden Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Easy to Grow Vegetables/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Indian Essential Vegetables/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Microgreen Seeds/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Salad Veggies/Seeds/Vegetable Seeds/Leafy VegetablesSpinach is a super-food loaded with tons of nutrients in a low caloried package. Well we all know where Popeye got his strength from and he was not exaggerating. A perennial, it takes very well to growing in pots. This green leafy superfood is packed with nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that offer a wide range of health benefits! Easy to cook and tasty when raw, the spinach is one of the easiest things to grow.54.8https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinach_1_2.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinach-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinach-right.png1089Spinach Seeds (Palak)85145.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinachpalak_pkt_2.pngInStock1500 Seeds1091Spinach Seeds (Palak) - 100g156195.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinachpalak_pkt_3.pngInStock100 gm1092Spinach Seeds (Palak) - 250g252315.000000https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/p/spinachpalak_pkt_4.pngInStock250 gmNoAll Seasons, Monsoon, Summer, Winter<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/vegetable-seeds-online.html">Vegetable Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
</div>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing_icon.png" alt="Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily" />
<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 25cm by 30cm</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/germination_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-5 pure-u-md-1-4 pure-u-sm-1-4 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" src="/media/wysiwyg/harvest_icon.png" alt="Create a support system for the leaves and stems" />
<p>Harvest in 25-30 days from sowing</p>
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</section><section class="importantTips section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/spinachpalak_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p> Spinach is an excellent source of Calcium and Iron. Spinach is rich in floats which are good for your heart health. Spinach is also rich in Vitamin A and C. Because spinach is filled with iron, it is great for people battling anaemia. Spinach is also rich in various antioxidants that can keep your cells from aging. Spinach is also known to improve blood glucose levels, lower the risk of cancer and help lower blood pressure. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/spinachpalak_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1 alignRight">
<h2>What you get</h2>
<p> Spinach ishigh in nutrients and low in calories and carbohydrates. Spinach is one of the best sources of Iron. Spinach is also rich in Vitamins and Minerals . Spinach has impressive amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and antioxidants. Spinach contains two antioxidants, namely, lutein and zeaxanthin which are great for your eyesight. </p>
</div>
<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/spinachpalak_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
</div>
<div class="importantTipsIn">
<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/spinachpalak_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
<div class="asideSection healthiertext1">
<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>China is world’s largest producer of spinach followed by USA. </p>
<p><b>2.</b>Raw spinach is 91% water!</p>
<p><b>3.</b>During depression sales of spinach in America increased by 33% thanks to the popularity of Popeye. </p>
</div>
</div>
</section><section class="staticSection faqSection section-container">
<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>Is Spinach easy to grow?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Yes, Spinach is very easy to grow and is ready for harvest quickly too. </p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>2.How much sunlight does spinach need to grow?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p> Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>How long does it take to grow spinach?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>About 30 - 40 days after sowing your spinach seeds, mature spinach leaves will be ready for harvest.</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="staticIn accordian accordianQtn">
<h2>What is Spinach (Palak) also popularly known as in India?<span></span></h2>
<div class="careerDesc">
<p>Regionally in India, Spinach (Palak) is also known as Palak, Keerai, Paalak, Poi, Bhajji, Saag.</p>
</div>
</div>
</section><section class="seedSowing section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrap seedSowingWrap2">
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/sowing.jpg" alt="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the" title="Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Select a container with uniform drainage holes at the bottom.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill the container with a sowing medium. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">As a sowing medium you can use 2 part garden soil & 1 part any Organic Manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part Coco Peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Make shallow holes ( 1cm) at a distance of 3 x 3 inches throughout the surface of soil medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hole. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Push the seeds inside the medium and cover them up with your sowing medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">If grown outdoors, make sure that you protect your seed beds from direct sunlight or heavy rainfall by making a temporary roof plastic sheet for first few days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your Spinach container everyday using a watering can ensuring an even shower. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">If you are growing spinach in your outdoor garden, sprinklers can be used. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add a good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">You will notice that your spinach seeds have germinated within the first 6 days or even earlier. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">At this point tiny seedlings with first leaves will be visible. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Keep one seedling per hole and cut off the smaller seedlings.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Baby Spinach plants will be visible in 10-15 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Mature Spinach leaves will be ready to harvest in 30-40 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Spinach leaves can be harvested by cutting the mature leaves using a scissor and leaving the tender growing base to the plant for next harvest.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">You can keep harvesting Spinach as long as the plant survives.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters. </li></p>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="seedSowingWrapIn">
<div class="asideSection seedshowingimg">
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/common-problem.jpg" alt="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep" title="Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep">
</div><div class="asideSection seedshowdesc seedSowingDesc">
<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why are my spinach leaves turning yellow?</b><br>
<span>There are a number of reasons why your spinach leaves are turning yellow. Overwatering, too much heat, improper soil or diseases can all lead to yellowing of leaves. Determine the exact cause of yellowing leaves first in order to find the right remedy. </span><br>
<b>Why are my spinach seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span> If the medium is too wet, your spinach seeds will not germinate. Extreme heat can also inhibit the process of germination.</span><br>
<b>My Spinach seedlings are not growing.</b><br>
<span> If you overwater or under water your spinach, or if you are growing your spinach in too much shade, or the weather is too hot, the seedlings will not grow larger. Adjust your watering schedule and change the placement of your spinach container to encourage better growth. Spinach requires partial sunlight (3-4 hours) in summer & it can withstand full sunlight in winters. </span></p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section><section class="didYouKnow section-container">
<div class="sectionHead">
<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
</div>
<div class="didYouKnowIn">
<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-2-5 pure-u-md-2-5 pure-u-1-1">
<div class="didYouKnowInText">
<ul>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Partial sunlight (summer), full sunlight (winter)</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Water everyday</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>4-5 weeks</p>
</li>
<li>
<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div><div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-3-5 pure-u-md-3-5 pure-u-1-1">
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/spinachpalak_dyk.jpg" title="Did You Know" alt="Did You Know">
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>Easy Growing, For Beginners, Grow In Pots-Containers, Leafy Veggies, MicrogreenAll Time, Jan to March, June to Aug, Oct to NovBalcony, Lawn-Backyard, Terrace, Window23 g to 250 g15 cm10 cm1 cmApprox. 1540 to 1712 Seeds in 16 gm, 9630 to 10700 Seeds in 100 gm, 24075 to 26750 Seeds in 250 gm.16 gm to 250 gm25 to 30 Kg/Ha25 cm x 30 cm6 to 8 days from sowing.Organic: Neemcake or Vermicompost - 10 g per plant. Chemicals: Suphala or Urea - 5 g per plant.All year Round100 to 200 Qtl/Ha
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