45 days. Spinacia oleracea. Open Pollinated. Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach. This early-maturing plant produces heavy yields of very flavorful, glossy, dark green spinach leaves. It is a popular spinach variety prized for its thick, glossy, dark-green, heavily crinkled leaves with rich, nutty, slightly sweet flavor. This is the finest spinach variety available. It was introduced in the 19th century and is still widely grown today. It is sweet and tender with a rich flavor. A very slow bolting variety. The name comes from Bloomsdale, the home and farm in Delaware of David Landreth, who developed the variety. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6090. A 1908 heirloom variety from the USA.
Seeds Per Pound: 48,000
Plant Height: 10 to 12” Tall
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Method: Direct Sow