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Matador Spinach

Matador Spinach

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Matador Spinach: Delve into the robust qualities of Matador spinach, a late-variety spinach known for its large, thick, dark green leaves and high productivity. Whether enjoyed raw in salads or cooked in dishes, Matador spinach offers a fresh, nutritious option straight from the garden.

 

Key Features:

  • Leaf Characteristics: Features large, thick, dark green leaves.
  • Productivity: Highly productive, providing abundant yields.
  • Versatility: Can be eaten cooked or raw, offering culinary flexibility.
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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    Latin name: Spinacia oleracea

    Life cycle: annual

    Sowing period: February to April

    Harvest period: May to June

    Depth: equal to seed size

    Sowing technique: in rows, in open ground

    Rising temperature: 16 to 18°C

    Raising time: 10 to 15 days

    Spacing: 15 to 20 cm

    Watering: moderate / daily

    Soil: clayey

    Special feature: be careful of the heat which accelerates the rise

  • Species-specific cultivation instructions

    Growing Instructions:

    • Sowing Time: Plant from February to May. Prepare the soil with a broadfork for aeration, and sow seeds 2 to 3 cm deep in rows spaced 25 to 30 cm apart.
    • Germination: Compact soil lightly with the back of a rake after sowing and water well. Consider covering seeds with a forcing fleece to encourage germination.
    • Care: Thin seedlings to 10 cm apart. Regular weeding and mulching between rows are crucial to reduce weed competition and retain soil moisture.

    Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially in dry periods, to prevent bolting. Be cautious during hot weather as heat can accelerate bolting.

    Companion Planting:

    • Beneficial Companions: Spinach grows well near peas, broad beans, cabbage, celery, strawberries, lettuce, and chicory, which can help enhance growth and flavor.

    Harvesting:

    • Timeframe: Ready for harvest approximately 2 months after sowing. Frequent picking encourages the growth of new, tender leaves.
    • Storing: Fresh spinach has a short shelf life. For longer storage, blanch and freeze the leaves.

    Pest Management:

    • Slugs and Snails: Protect crops with anti-slug traps.
    • Mildew: Avoid copper treatments as they can damage spinach leaves. Employ preventive measures instead.
    • Noctuids (Night Caterpillars): Treat organically with Bacillus thuringiensis to manage leaf damage effectively.

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