How deep to plant spinach
Plant spinach seed ½ inch deep and firm the soil over the seed to help ensure germination.
The depth: Plant seed ½ inch deep (cover 1/2 inch deep) and firm the soil over the seed.
- Firm the soil over the seed to help ensure germination.
- Spinach grows best with ample moisture and a fertile, well-drained soil.
- Spinach prefers a fertile sandy loam high in organic matter.
- Maintain a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0, following a soil test.
The mistake to avoid: Spinach is sensitive to acidic soils and grows poorly on soils with a pH below 6.0.
Planting depth varies with soil type and variety; your local extension office is the closest authority.
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