{"product_id":"spinach-summer-solstice-seeds-spinacia-oleracea","title":"Spinach Summer Solstice Seeds — Spinacia oleracea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Spinach That Loves the Heat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach Summer Solstice\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a standout variety specifically bred for warm-season growing — making it the ideal choice for NZ gardeners who want to keep harvesting spinach well into summer. Summer Solstice produces smooth, medium-green leaves with a mild, pleasant flavour, and its exceptional bolt resistance means it stays productive far longer than standard spinach varieties when temperatures rise. A brilliant solution for the summer garden gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding bolt resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — bred specifically for warm-season growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, tender leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild flavour, great raw or cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eExtended harvest season\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps producing long after other spinaches have bolted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong\u003eFast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready to harvest in 35–45 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥗 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile in the kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e — salads, smoothies, stir-fries, soups, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer Solstice is the spinach to reach for when the weather warms up. Sow direct from September through to February for a summer harvest, or year-round in milder NZ regions. Sow seeds 1 cm deep, thinning to 15 cm apart. Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in rich, moist, well-drained soil — a little afternoon shade will help extend the harvest in the hottest months. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eGrower's tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the longest possible harvest, sow in a spot that gets morning sun but is shaded from the hottest afternoon sun. This simple trick can add weeks to your picking season!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of Spinach Summer Solstice (\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), with sowing and growing instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45307844624453,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_36cd2d97-bf64-44cd-89b3-1acfcf4aac5d.png?v=1783408089","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/spinach-summer-solstice-seeds-spinacia-oleracea","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}