Spinach Helios F1
An excellent F1 Hybrid variety which has a much more controlled level of growth producing a thicker leaf and much less likely to bolt in hot weather. The dark green glossy leaves have a great flavour and texture, perfect for use as baby leaf in salads or left to fully mature. Height: 20 cm (8?). Spread: 30 cm (12?).
Cultivation advice Spinach Helios F1
Days To Maturity: 45
Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
Spacing, Row: 12-18 inches
Spacing, plants: Sow 12-18 seeds per foot
Light: Sunny Location
- Spinach germinates best in cool soil. Begin sowing in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked and frost free. Mid summer sowing in hot dry weather – risks low or erratic germination. Sow late July into September for the autumn crop.
- Sow about 12-18 seeds per foot, 1/2 inch deep, in rows 12-18 inches apart and thin when large enough.
- Harvest young spinach leaves during growth and full-size, but before bolting. Cut just below root attachment for “rooted spinach”, or cut higher for “clipped spinach.”
- Spinach grows on a wide range of soils if moist and fertile, but is sensitive to acidity.
