How many days does it take for spinach to sprout?

Spinach has a short growth cycle and strong adaptability. It is grown in both the north and south of China. If you want spinach to sprout as quickly as possible, you need to choose the right planting time. Planting in spring is more suitable for seed germination. So how many days does it take for spinach to sprout out of the soil? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. How many days does it take for spinach to sprout and emerge from the soil?

Spinach usually germinates within 3-5 days after sowing. The germination time of spinach planted in different seasons is also different. Spinach can be planted after the temperature rises in spring, and it will generally sprout and emerge from the soil in 3-5 days. Spinach planted in the summer and fall will take about a week to sprout. Because the ambient temperature is lower in winter, spinach planted can be covered with a layer of plastic film to keep it warm and moist, thereby promoting the growth of seedlings.

2. Spinach sprout management

1. Temperature management

Spinach seeds can germinate at 4℃, and the most suitable temperature is 15-20℃. Therefore, maintaining a suitable temperature is the key to spinach germination.

2. Soil conditions

Spinach has a strong adaptability to soil, but it still prefers fertile soil with strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities. It is not acid-resistant and the suitable pH is 7.3-8.2. Choose a soil that is well-drained and has adequate nutrient content.

3. Water management

Spinach has high requirements for water, with air humidity of 80-90% and soil humidity of 70-80%. Before sowing, water the soil sufficiently to keep it moist. The soil also needs to be kept moist after sowing, and spray water in time if the soil dries out.

4. Lighting conditions

Spinach needs sufficient light to promote flower bud differentiation. Low temperature under long daylight conditions can promote flower bud differentiation, while high temperature under long daylight conditions can make spinach easier to sprout and bloom.

5. Seeding technology

About a week before sowing, you can soak the seeds in water for 12 hours, then take them out and clean them. Place them at 4℃ for 24 hours, then place them at 20-25℃ for germination. After germination in 3-5 days, you can sow them. The sowing depth should be about 2-3 cm, and the thickness of the covering soil after sowing should be about 1-1.5 cm.

The above is an introduction to how many days it takes for spinach to germinate and emerge from the soil. After spinach germinates and emerges from the soil, it usually takes 4-6 weeks before it can be transplanted. This time range is determined based on the growth characteristics of spinach and the previous planting environment to ensure that the spinach root system is well developed and strong, thereby increasing the survival rate after transplanting.