Fordhook Giant Spinach Seeds, Heirloom, Fast Growing And Cold Hardy

Experience robust growth and rich nutrition with Fordhook Giant Spinach Seeds, a classic heirloom variety known for its exceptional vigor, cold tolerance, and delicious flavor. This spinach produces large, crinkled, dark-green leaves that are tender, flavorful, and packed with vitamins. Perfect for fresh salads, steaming, or freezing, Fordhook Giant remains one of the most reliable spinach types for home and market gardens.

Features

1. Fast-growing heirloom spinach variety
2. Cold-hardy and resistant to bolting
3. Produces large, dark-green, crinkled leaves
4. High in vitamins A, C, and iron
5. Ideal for spring, fall, and winter crops

Specifications

1. Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
2. Common Name (U.S.): Spinach
3. Variety: Fordhook Giant
4. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
5. Plant Type: Cool-season annual
6. Season: Early Spring or Fall planting
7. Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
8. Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter
9. Soil pH: 6.5–7.5
10. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
11. Days to Germination: 7–14 days
12. Days to Maturity: 40–50 days from sowing
13. Plant Height: 10–12 inches
14. Spacing: 2 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart
15. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering
16. Harvest Period: Continuous harvest over several weeks

Planting Guide

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors as soon as the soil is workable in spring or in late summer for fall harvest.
• Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep.
• Thinning: Thin seedlings to 2–4 inches apart once they reach 2 inches tall.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
• Harvesting: Harvest outer leaves first or cut the entire plant when mature.