Spinach

Tender greens for cooler conditions. Thin crowded seedlings and harvest outer leaves gently.

Choose a suitable variety from a reliable nursery. Start with clean containers and fresh seed or a healthy young plant.

Check the soil before watering; water the root zone when needed and let excess drain. Do not use a fixed daily schedule.

Inspect both sides of leaves regularly. Remove badly damaged material and identify the problem before treating it. Use fertilisers only according to their label and the plant’s needs.

Use a loose, fertile growing mix with drainage holes. Add mature compost; avoid compacted soil and standing water. Adjust the mix to your climate rather than following a universal recipe.