What is the best month to plant spring spinach?

When to plant spring spinach

Spinach can be divided into four varieties according to the planting time: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Spring spinach is generally planted in early spring in March. It is sown when the temperature rises above 5°C. The growing period is about 1-2 months.

Planting time in the north and south: There is not much difference in the planting time of spring spinach in the north and south. It can be planted around March. Just pay attention to controlling the temperature.

Greenhouse planting time: Spring spinach can be planted in a greenhouse, and the time can be advanced to January-March. It can be harvested from late March to July and can be put on the market earlier.

Spring spinach production area and planting month

Spinach is native to Iran and other places. Currently, the main producing areas in my country are Guangdong, Shandong, Guizhou, Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui and other provinces.

Fujian Spring Spinach

Spinach in Fujian is mostly sown in March, and the growing period is about 40-50 days. The spinach here is thick and tender, and rich in nutritional value.

Shandong Spring Spinach

Shandong is rich in Honglan spinach, which can be sown in February and March. The growth cycle is about 45 days. The vegetable is low in fiber and has a good flavor.

Spring Spinach Varieties and Planting Months

There are many varieties of spring spinach, the most common ones include Beijing pointed leaf spinach, Japanese large leaf spinach, large round leaf spinach, etc.

Large round leaf spinach

Large round-leaf spinach is planted in spring from March to April. The leaves of the plant are large and the quality is sweet and tender, but it is not cold-resistant and has poor disease resistance.

Japanese spinach

Japanese spinach can be grown all year round. The leaves of the plant are oval, wide and thick, with high yield and good quality.