Spinach Summer Solstice Seeds — Spinacia oleracea

The Spinach That Loves the Heat

Spinach Summer Solstice (Spinacia oleracea) 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.

Why Gardeners Love It

• ☀️ Outstanding bolt resistance — bred specifically for warm-season growing
• 🌿 Smooth, tender leaves — mild flavour, great raw or cooked
• 📅 Extended harvest season — keeps producing long after other spinaches have bolted
• ⚡ Fast-growing — ready to harvest in 35–45 days
• 🥗 Versatile in the kitchen — salads, smoothies, stir-fries, soups, and more

Growing Tips for New Zealand

Summer 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.

💡 Grower's tip: 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!

What's in the Packet

Each packet contains 15 seeds of Spinach Summer Solstice (Spinacia oleracea), with sowing and growing instructions included.