Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea
Common Name: Spinach Bloomsdale
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 8–12 inches
Width: 10–12 inches
Spacing: 3–6 inches between plants
Attracts: Not usually attractive to pollinators; may attract beneficial insects if allowed to bolt
Use: Salads, cooking greens, steaming, sautéing and smoothies
Plant Habit: Savoyed (crinkled) leaf spinach with upright, vigorous growth
Harvest: 40–50 days for mature leaves; 28–30 days for baby leaves
Companion Plants: Strawberries, peas, radishes, onions and cabbage family
General Information: Bloomsdale is a classic heirloom spinach variety known for its deeply crinkled, sweet-flavoured leaves and strong cold tolerance. Performs best in cool weather, making it ideal for early spring and fall plantings. Excellent for cut-and-come-again harvesting and well-suited for home gardeners due to its reliability.
