Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds — Heirloom | Heavy Savoyed Leaves, Slow to Bolt, Excellent for Microgreens

Spinacia oleracea — Introduced at the turn of the 20th century, Bloomsdale Long Standing is the benchmark heirloom spinach — heavy, glossy, dark green leaves that are deeply savoyed and crinkled, held erect so they stay cleaner than flat-leaf types. Slow to bolt, high-yielding, and equally excellent as a full-size crop or microgreen. 54 days.

Why Grow Bloomsdale Long Standing?

• Deeply savoyed, crinkled leaves — heavy, glossy, dark green; beautiful and distinctive
• Held erect — stays cleaner than flat-leaf varieties that lie on the ground
• Slow to bolt — extended harvest window compared to standard spinach
• High yield — one of the most productive heirloom spinach varieties available
• Excellent for microgreens — fast, flavorful, and visually striking at the microgreen stage
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in fall 4–6 weeks before first frost. Sow ½ inch deep, 2 inches apart; thin to 4–6 inches. Prefers cool temperatures (45–75°F). Full sun to partial shade. Keep soil consistently moist. For microgreens, sow densely in trays and harvest at 1–2 inches.

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.