{"product_id":"america-spinach-heirloom-bloomsdale-seeds","title":"America Spinach, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerica Spinach, Heirloom Seeds — The 1952 All-America Selections Winner, Slow to Bolt, Thick Dark Savoyed Leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerica (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a 1952 All-America Selections winner developed by the Dutch seedhouse Sluis \u0026amp; Groot — a compact, long-standing Bloomsdale-type spinach that has earned its place in kitchen gardens for over 70 years. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica Long Standing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Growing 8 inches tall with thick, deeply savoyed (crinkled), dark green leaves, America is slow to bolt and notably heat and drought tolerant for a spinach variety — making it an excellent choice for spring sowing when other varieties fail. Suited for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. 43–55 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow America Spinach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1952 All-America Selections winner\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven excellence for over 70 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow to bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays in harvest condition longer than most spinach varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick, deeply savoyed dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial, flavorful, beautiful in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerant for spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e — sturdy, resilient, reliable spring performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Bloomsdale type\u003c\/strong\u003e — upright, tidy rosette, 8 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile kitchen green\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh, frozen, or canned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest young leaves for tender baby spinach salads. Use larger, mature leaves sautéed with garlic and olive oil as a quick side. Add to soups, stews, and pasta. Use in quiche, frittatas, and egg dishes. Blend into smoothies for a nutrition boost. The thick savoyed leaves hold up well to heat. Blanch and freeze in portions for year-round use. Can whole-leaf for the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpinach grows best in cool weather — sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer (6–8 weeks before first fall frost) for a fall crop. Sow ½ inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart in fertile, well-draining soil (pH 6.0–7.0). Thin to 4–6 inches when seedlings are established. For continuous harvest, make successive plantings every 10 days. Harvest continually by removing outer leaves to keep plants producing. 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