| Family | Amaranthaceae |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Spinacia oleracea |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Slightly Sweet |
| Growing Conditions | Cold Tolerant, Container, Outdoor, Small Space |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Harvest Advantages | Freezing, Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Fast Growing, Leafy Vegetable |
| Plant Height | 10" |
| Plant Resistance | Downy Mildew |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Culinary, Shaded Garden |
Olympia
Probably the best and most productive dark green semi savory leaf spinach for year round sowing and harvests. Within its class, Olympia is slower to bolt and displays better eating quality than others. An excellent choice for cooking and year-round fresh spinach salads. Olympia offers high yields and multi cuts for processing. Typically upright, it grows to 10″. Olympia has resistance downy mildew.
| Days to Maturity | 45 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Plant Spacing | 2" - 3" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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