Perpetual spinach

[berksmike]

I think my perpetual spinach seedlings have got a bit too warm and as a result are very leggy...

First time trying them so wondered if they would tolerate being potted deep to counteract the legginess.
Also since its a relative of beetroot can you replant thinnings or like its relative are they not worth keeping?

Any tips most appreciated

Thanks

Mike

[Alice]

I would think they would be fine planted up to the seed leaves. But try a few and see.

[Snadger]

Seem to remember they are fairly prone to bolting so hope they haven't been checked!

[berksmike]

Perpetual spinach

That may be a disaster! I grew them instead of spinach as that is so prone to bolting.....

I thought they were hardy and resistant to bolting.

Will have to see how they get on...

[johnty greentoes]

Perpetual spinach......

Sounds like a life sentence.

[roitelet]

I always grow perpetual spinach and have never had much trouble with it bolting. If a plant shows signs of bolting I chop out the centre and it puts out new leaves round the side. I've never tried growing it and then pricking it out, I sow it directly in the ground and then thin to about 12 ins and it is fine.

Tough plant

[Raised Beds]

I had leggy spinach plans end of last year. Tried to speed up germination in the airing cuboard. planted them on the allotment a bit deeper and covered each with a jar till they toughened up. All three survived and are now well established.

[DanielC]

This isn't really an answer but... we station sowed a row towards the end of last summer and they grew very well, still going strong now, but I guess that is because they are 'perpetual'. Just tying to say they seem very resilient.

Seem to need cooking some what longer than 'normal' spinach if you ask me.

[roitelet]

Hi DanielC, welcome to the vine.

Perpetual Spinach is a bi-annual so although it will produce a bit more this year it will go to seed so you will need to sow again.

Best of luck

[Nicos]

Ours has lasted the winter well, and is throwing off new leaves as we speak!!
It's planted next to the sorrel which is also growing well!

[Flummery]

Perpetual spinach......

Sounds like a life sentence.

It is! I love spinach and grew perpetual spinach to avoid bolting. Frankly I found it nasty. As I wasn't harvesting it particularly thoroughly some set seed. Had it popping up all over the show before I managed to eradicate it!