Uses | - Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach. Spinach contains approximately 250 mg of calcium per cup. However, it is less easily absorbed than calcium obtained from dairy sources. Spinach has a high oxalate content, which binds to calcium. This makes it difficult for our bodies to use. Spinach is also one of the best sources of dietary magnesium, which is necessary for energy metabolism, maintaining muscle and nerve function, regular heart rhythm, a healthy immune system, and maintaining blood pressure.
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Soil Nutrient Requirements | - Spinach grows most quickly in well-drained soil rich in organic matter such as compost or composted manure and with a pH of 6.5 to 7. Sowing Season -All year round except Dec-FebSoil Type and Prep - well-drained soil rich in organic matter such as compost or composted manure; pH of 6.5 to 7.Germination Temperature -10°C - 22°C.Sunlight - Sun to partial shade.Water - Since spinach grows best in cold weather, avoid over-watering.Pests and Diseases - Diseases such as Downy Mildew, Anthracnose, Cladosporium Leaf spot, Stemphylium leaf spot, Damping-off, Root Rot, and pests like Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Slugs or Snails, Aphids, Leaf Miners. Varieties of Spinach - Savoy Spinach, Bloomsdale, Tyee, Regiment, Indian Summer, Catalina, Space Spinach, Red Carnival, New Zealand, Malabar Spinach. Companion Plants -Asparagus, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Celery, Dill, Eggplant, Lettuce, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Strawberries, Tomatoes.
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