Q. I have a problem growing spinach every spring. After I plant it in April, it grows for only four to six weeks before going to seed. Now I’ve received my first seed catalog of 1999, and notice ...

WSU plant pathologist Lindsey du Toit speaks about her research to stop spinach wilt Feb. 24, 2018, in her greenhouse at the university's Mount Vernon extension facility.

Loosen your garden bed’s soil and mix in compost to help nourish the spinach. Plant seeds about 2 inches apart and 1/2-inch deep. Space each row 12 inches apart.

When plants go to seed, they shift their energy away from growing roots and the edible parts we like. ... Although spinach seeds will not germinate in soils above 85 degrees.

To enhance germination, soak spinach seeds in cold water for 24 hours before planting. Step 2: Plant seeds in the nursery Plant your seeds about 2 cm deep in rows 15 cm apart.

If spinach season is winding down, you might want to go ahead and harvest the entire plant by removing all the leaves. Once the plant matures, it’s best to snip the whole thing off at the base ...

Malabar spinach may be direct seeded in rows spaced 1 foot apart, with seeds spaced 1 to 2 inches and thinned to 6 inches between plants. Seed may take up to one month to germinate, even at the ...

You can find 50 seeds for three dollars at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (rareseeds.com). Okinawa spinach (Gynura crepioides), native to Indonesia, is a leafy green you can plant now or anytime.

Growing spinach for seeds is a fussy enterprise. The plant “bolts,” switching its growth from new leaves to flowers and seeds, only when exposed to lots of daylight.