Spinach Seed Planting Method and Pre-Sowing Treatment Tips

SummaryPlanting time: can be planted all year round. Seed selection: choose high-quality seeds within their shelf life. Loosen the soil: use garden soil mixed with a small amount of coal ash. Seed germination: soak in warm water for 3-5 hours, remove and wrap the seeds in a wet towel, and place them in a spot at 15-20°C to germinate. Sowing seeds: scatter them on the prepared loose soil and cover with a layer of soil. Later care: apply a thin fertilizer after leaves appear.

I. Planting Time

1. Spinach has fairly strong environmental adaptability, so it can be planted all year round, and spinach is further divided into four types: spring, summer, autumn, and winter spinach.

2. Spring planting is done in March, summer planting in May-July, autumn planting in August-September, and winter planting in October to early November.

II. Seed Selection

Selecting high-quality seeds is the key to planting spinach seeds, because poor-quality seeds will affect the survival rate of spinach after planting. During this time, pay attention to the seeds' shelf life; if the seeds have already passed their shelf life when planting spinach, it will be very difficult to encourage the seeds to sprout new shoots even with careful care.

III. Loosening the Soil

The soil for planting spinach seeds needs to be fertile, loose, and well aerated. Ordinary garden soil can meet this requirement. Generally, a small amount of coal ash can also be mixed into the garden soil to avoid poor air and water permeability, which can lead to water accumulation in the pot or soil compaction, neither of which is good for the normal growth of spinach.

IV. Seed Germination

Before planting, the seeds also need to be germinated. First soak the spinach seeds in warm water for 3-5 hours, then remove them; if using cold water, they need 20 hours before being removed. Then wrap the seeds in a wet towel and place them at a suitable temperature of 15-20°C, waiting for the seeds to sprout.

V. Sowing the Seeds

During this time, scatter the successfully germinated spinach seeds on the prepared loose soil, generally with the sprouted tips facing upward, then scatter a layer of soil to cover the seeds, with a covering thickness of about 2-3 times the volume of the seeds, and then place them in a cool, ventilated spot for care.

VI. Later Care

1. During care, water in time. Every day you can use a sprayer to moisten the soil, but be careful not to use too much water, to prevent washing away the seeds. Generally after waiting 7 days, small seedlings will grow. Then give the spinach seedlings normal care, and once leaves have grown, begin applying a thin fertilizer.

2. After about a month and a half, they are more or less mature, and at this point they can be harvested for eating. Spinach is rich in carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, minerals, and more. During this time, it can be used to make soup, served cold, stir-fried on its own, or stir-fried with meat dishes or used as a bed for dishes. The best spinach is dark green in color, with red roots, no water on the leaves, tender stems and leaves, no bolting or flowering, and no yellow or rotten leaves.