- Spinach grows well in mild climate and will not do well in extremely hot temperatures
- Remove any rocks or hard clumps of soil before adding the organic fertilizer.
- Spinach grows well in organic matter such as cattle manure, vermicompost, or any other high-nitrogen organic fertilizer.
- Make sure the rows are spaced at least eight inches (20cm) apart if planting in rows
- Grow spinach from seed if possible as seedlings are difficult to transplant and the roots can be damaged in the process
- Cover the soil of the planting area with a thin cloth the for easy sprouting
- Depending on the climate, you should water your spinach crop on average once or twice per week
- Fertilize with compost tea or fish emulsion when the plants have four true leaves
- As soon as the leaves grow big enough to eat you can harvest your spinach leaves.
- It generally takes about six to eight weeks from planting to harvest.
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