Mr. Fothergill's - Spinach Seeds - Emilia F1

Mr Fothergills Spinach Seeds - Emilia F1 Variety

Emilia F1 is a fast growing spinach variety that is slow to bolt & has good resistance to downy mildew races 1-10. It can be harvested as cut & come again baby leaves or mature plants for tasty & nutritious spinach leaves that provide a good source of vitamins A, C & folate.

Sow outdoors between February-August & they will typically be ready to Harvest between May-October.

Key Information:

• Avg. 300 seeds per pack
• Fast growing spinach variety
• Resistant to downy mildew races 1-10 & slow to bolt
• Great steamed or in mixed salads
• Good source of vitamins A, C & folate

Advice & Tips:

• Sow thinly outdoors where they will crop, allowing 30cm between rows
• Sowings made from July onwards should only be grown for baby leaves
• Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days
• Ensure soil stays moist to prevent plants running to seed
• Harvest unthinned as baby leaves
• Take a few leaves from each plant to allow them to re-grow for 2-3 more pickings
• Thin seedlings to 10cm apart to produce mature plants
• Sow every 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply of leaves
• Pick young leaves regularly to encourage further growth
• Do not allow plants to dry out as this will make them bolt
• Late spring & summer crops are ready to harvest from approx. 21-35 days
• Autumn & winter crops take 60-90 days depending on temperature

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