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Introducing Spinach 'Apollo' - the perfect choice for a bountiful and high-quality spinach harvest. This exceptional variety delivers excellent yields of dark green, thick, and rounded leaves that are packed with superb flavor and nutrients.With its good bolting resistance as a 'baby leaf' crop, Spinach 'Apollo' ensures a prolonged harvest season. It also boasts remarkable resistance to all the modern races of downy mildew, providing added peace of mind.Experience the convenience of growing spinach just outside your back door in containers. The compact height of 20cm (8") and spread of 30cm (12") make it ideal for small spaces.Choose Spinach 'Apollo' seeds by Thompson & Morgan and enjoy a continuous supply of nutrient-rich, premium-quality spinach. Embrace healthy eating and the satisfaction of growing your own greens with this versatile and productive variety.Direct sow spinach outdoors from March to August in well prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Early spring and late autumn sowings can also be made under cloches or in the border soil of a cold greenhouse. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 30cm (12") apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 5cm (2") apart. The thinning are ideal for adding to salads. Sow every 3 to 4 weeks for a continual supply of spinach leaves throughout summer and autumn.Water spinach regularly as dry conditions may cause spinach plants to bolt. Hoe between rows to prevent weeds from establishing. A thick mulch applied around the plants will help to retain moisture in the soil. Harvest spinach leaves when required by picking a few leaves from each plant. Regular harvesting will promote a constant supply of fresh young growth. Alternatively pull up whole, mature plants.Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results.
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