Bit confused about spinach I'm growing

[dan1979]

I planted some in a container which all germinated fine, thinned them out etc. Stuck one of the thinnings in a grow bag just because there was a space, I expected it to die pretty sharpish.

All the ones in the original container have curled leaves which have gone a bit brown on some of the edges.

The one in the grow bag (which is right next to the container) looks perfect.

What I've noticed is the grow bag one has the two long thing first leaves are shorter than the container ones which have grown very long, does that have any bearing on it? Am I supposed to remove those two first leaves?

[Vegmonkey]

Hi, i wouldn't worry about removing any leaves at all, just keep the plants well watered. Mine are growing great guns. If in doubt, plant some more to see what happens to that.

Perpetual spinach might also be worth a try, as this will grow better as the weather gets hotter

[Flummery]

The seed leaves on spinach ARE very long. That's normal, don't worry!

[dan1979]

I think the heat/dryness was causing the problems, I moved the container slightly so there's a little shade from the midday sun and given them loads of water.

They seem to have perked up now, another beginner mistake