Spinach: Space Hybrid #243

3g (approx. 220 - 230 seeds)

NEW in 2012 In Alaskan trials at the Georgeson Botanical Garden in Fairbanks Space had a longer than average harvest period, one of the best spinaches tested. It is quick-growing for baby leaf harvest and resists disease and AlaskaÂ’s long days for amazing production that isn't halted by early bolting. Space produces the kind of vigorous big, thick, wavy, mostly smooth slightly savoyed leaves that gardeners love. Upright plant growth results in good clean dark-green leaves that have a juicy, sweet flavor. Spinach bolts quickly in Alaska when the days get longer so it must be planted as soon as the garden can be prepared in spring for a successful crop. Ideal for salads, cooked greens and a souffle, a very popular variety for fresh use and freezes and cans well. Spinach is a very nutritious vegetable that is high in iron. Resistant to downy mildew, races 1-3