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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