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by rubberbandman on October 18, 2006 05:41 AM
Here's the deal. I love baby spinach but with the whole echoli thing goin on I haven't been able to get any. So I was thinking I could grow it. Anyone got some helpful hints for me? Any help would be appreciated.

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by Deborah L. on October 18, 2006 05:53 AM
And some hints for me too, please.
I'm going to grow some in a half barrel.
I'm not buying fresh, canned or frozen spinach until this thing is eradicated.

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by ChristinaC on October 20, 2006 07:04 AM
Spinach is best when planted early spring or in the fall. If it gets too much heat and sun (summer weather), it will bolt and go to seed.

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by garden gourmet on October 26, 2006 07:02 AM
What keeps it from sprouting? I've tried several times and get so few to sprout.
by rubberbandman on October 26, 2006 12:00 PM
How late in fall is too late?

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by johnCT on October 26, 2006 07:49 PM
It's too late now unless you're sowing for spring harvest. Current soil temps will not allow for very good germination or plant growth.

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John - Zone 6
by weezie13 on October 26, 2006 08:05 PM
I don't grow spinach...
but was curious if you could sow inside *in the house in 6pks or jiffy pots or whatever your preferred method of starting seed would be*
and then put them out for the fall time??

I am growing zone 5 and I can over winter Swiss Chard.. so, would spinach be the same way...
*and if you can't get it to germinate outside cause of soil temps, inside sowing and transplanting may be your ticket..*

Give it a try that way maybe and let us know how it came out *or didnt'*

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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