If there is not sufficient natural light, use grow lights. The soil should be high in organic matter and well-drained.

For larger gardens, select a sunny spot with well-draining soil ... For containers, fill them with nutrient-rich potting mix. Plant the spinach seeds directly into the soil or container.

Spinach does best when growing in moist, nitrogen-rich soil. To start, select a planting site with full sun or partial sun, and well-drained soil. Mix the soil with compost manure two weeks before ...

Dig the soil in the spring before sowing, removing big stones, weeds and incorporating plenty of garden compost or well-rotted ... space to grow - chard needs 30cm between plants, spinach beet ...