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How do you harvest spinach so it keeps growing?
Spinach regenerates its leaves from their growing point, which is the crown of the plant where the stems join the root system very near to the soil’s surface. When harvesting, use a pair of scissors or garden shears to cut the spinach leaves back to within 2 inches of the ground.
Do you need to cut back spinach?
Pruning. Typically, the only pruning you need to do for spinach is to harvest the leaves during its season. Spinach is an annual plant; once it has gone to seed, its lifespan is essentially over, and other than potential harvesting of the seed the plant can be removed.
Will spinach keep growing after you cut it?
Harvesting correctly improves the chances of the spinach regrowing. When harvesting, cut the spinach leaves back to within 2 inches of the ground, taking care not to cut into the growing point. Within four weeks, the leaves should regrow for a second harvest.
How many times will spinach regrow?
ANSWER: As long as the growing point is not damaged during the initial harvesting and the weather is still cool, spinach plants will most likely regrow for two or more harvests.
How many times can you harvest spinach?
If you want to give it a chance to continue growing, be careful not to cut the crown and instead make your cut an inch or two above soil level. If you leave the crown to grow back, you may be able to get three to four harvests from each plant, depending on your climate and growing conditions.
How do you freeze spinach from the garden?
How to Freeze Spinach (Blanched)
- Squeeze excess water out of the spinach (I squeeze portions in my hand over the strainer).
- Transfer to freezer containers or a muffin pan lined with parchment paper liners.
- Freeze for 3 hours. If using the muffin pan method, transfer to freezer bags once spinach has frozen solid.
How do you store spinach?
- Step 1: Line the bottom of your container with dry paper towels.
- Step 2: Layer your dry spinach in the container on top of the paper towel. Dry is the key word here.
- Step 3: Remove any bad leaves.
- Step 4: Close the lid and store spinach in the refrigerator.
Should I cut the flowers off my spinach?
Once spinach sends up flower stalks, its leaves become tasteless or bitter, making it inedible. You can plant a new spinach crop after the hot weather ends in fall. You can pinch off the flower buds in an attempt to slow the bolting process, but this is usually a losing battle.
Is Epsom salt good for spinach?
Combine two parts of nitrogen fertilizer with one part Epsom salt to add sulfur content, which is vital to spinach.
How many times should I water my spinach?
Regular watering is essential in warm weather to prevent bolting. In general, spinach needs around 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water per week. Rather than a weekly deep watering, it’s better to water several times a week. Adding a layer of mulch around the plants also can help to maintain soil moisture.