{"product_id":"spinach-bloomsdale-seeds-spinacia-oleracea","title":"Spinach Bloomsdale Seeds — Spinacia oleracea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Beloved Heirloom Spinach\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach Bloomsdale\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and enduring heirloom spinach varieties in the world — and for good reason. Bloomsdale produces beautiful, savoyed dark green leaves with a rich, full flavour that is noticeably more robust than modern baby spinach varieties. Notably bolt-resistant for a heirloom variety, it holds well even as temperatures rise, giving you a longer harvest season than most spinaches. Wonderful raw in salads, wilted into pasta, stirred through soups, or cooked in a classic creamed spinach. A garden staple that has stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSavoyed dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive texture, beautiful in the garden and on the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eRich, full flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — more robust and earthy than baby spinach varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eBolt resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds well in warmer conditions for a longer harvest season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 \u003cstrong\u003eBeloved heirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — open-pollinated and time-tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles light frosts well, great for NZ winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to harvest in 40–50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpinach is a cool-season crop that thrives in autumn, winter, and spring in New Zealand, but Bloomsdale's bolt resistance means it can also be sown into early summer with more success than most spinach varieties. Sow direct from February through to November. Sow seeds 1 cm deep, thinning to 15–20 cm apart. Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser to encourage lush leafy growth. Harvest outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again crop, or pull whole plants when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The textured leaves of Bloomsdale tend to trap soil after rain — give them a good rinse before eating. Worth every bit of the effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Spinach Bloomsdale (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307787739205,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_a6ac2181-cef3-46be-ba5f-90c519c7f3f1.png?v=1783407606","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/spinach-bloomsdale-seeds-spinacia-oleracea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}