Crinkled, dark-green leaves with rich flavor on a classic, slow-bolting heirloom. Great for beds or containers; perfect for salads, sautés, smoothies, and sandwiches.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Heirloom “Bloomsdale” savoy — thick, tender leaves with deep color.
Slow to bolt compared to many types; thrives in cool seasons.
Baby leaves ready fast; full bunching harvests with great texture.
Compact plants fit raised beds and patio pots.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
Botanical name
Spinacia oleracea — ‘Bloomsdale’ (Long Standing)
Sun
Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade as weather warms)
Sowing method
Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked (spring) and again late summer–fall; repeat every 2–3 weeks for a steady crop
Sowing depth
½″ / 12 mm (cover well and keep evenly moist)
Spacing
Thin/plant 3–6″ / 7.5–15 cm; rows 12–18″ / 30–45 cm (closer for baby leaf)
Germination
~7–14 days at ~45–65°F / 7–18°C (cool soil germinates best)
Soil
Rich, well-drained, evenly moist; neutral to slightly alkaline pH preferred
Harvest
Baby ~20–30 days; mature ~40–50. Pick outer leaves or cut whole plants at the base.
Ways to Use
Raw: tender baby leaves for salads & sandwiches.
Cooked: quick wilt, sautés, quiches, pasta, and soups.
Prep tip: rinse well to release grit from savoyed leaves.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Warm soils inhibit spinach germination. For summer starts, pre-chill seed 1–2 weeks in the fridge and provide 30–40% shade cloth; keep soil cool and evenly moist to prevent bolting.
