{"product_id":"spinach","title":"Spinach","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eSpinach is a beloved leafy green and a staple in the spring and fall garden. This fast-growing cool season annual thrives in rich, moist soil and rewards growers with an abundance of nutritious leaves. The flavour is mild and versatile, perfect in everything from fresh salads to sautéed dishes. Spinach can also be harvested young for baby greens or left to mature for larger leaves, and it preserves beautifully when steamed and frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"864\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Spinach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"898\" data-start=\"895\"\u003eSpinach performs best in Zones 3–9 during the cooler months of spring and autumn. It prefers partial to full sun and benefits from regular watering and a nutrient-rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1104\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eCultivated for over 2,000 years, spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia before spreading to Europe and Asia. Valued across cultures for its health benefits and culinary versatility, spinach remains one of the most widely consumed leafy greens today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1404\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1421\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow early spring and again in late summer for fall harvest.\u003cbr data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors as soon as soil can be worked; repeat sowing every few weeks.\u003cbr data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use row covers or cold frames to start early and extend the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1665\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1667\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1705\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1718\" data-start=\"1705\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1cm (½in) deep, 5cm (2in) apart, thinning to 10–15cm (4–6in).\u003cbr data-end=\"1793\" data-start=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist; mulch helps retain moisture.\u003cbr data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick individual leaves once large enough to eat, or cut whole plants at base.\u003cbr data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2361\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2069\" data-start=\"2031\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2072\" data-start=\"2069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003eAllow Plants to Bolt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let a few plants go to seed after the weather warms.\u003cbr data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"2153\"\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest seed stalks once dry and brown.\u003cbr data-end=\"2214\" data-start=\"2211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2232\" data-start=\"2214\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub seed heads gently to release seeds, then dry thoroughly.\u003cbr data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry, dark place; viable for 3–5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2363\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2390\" data-start=\"2387\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2442\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52198404063529,"sku":"MF-GREENS-025","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/Spinach.webp?v=1764456962","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/products\/spinach","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}