Spinach
Spinacia oleracea · Spinaches · Amaranth family
Easy20–40cmPet-friendlyEdible
Spinach care at a glance
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–20 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 15–20 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Spinach
Possible pests on Spinach include Aphids, Cutworms, Slugs and snails and Cabbage loopers. A common disease is Downy mildew. Also possible: White rust and Damping off. Spinach is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Cutworms Medium
- Cabbage loopers Low
- Corn earworm Low
- Diamondback moth Low
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Pigeons Low
Disease
- Downy mildew High
- White rust Medium
- Damping off Medium
Weather
- Bolting High
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Frequently asked questions about Spinach
- Which pests affect Spinach?
- Possible pests on Spinach include Aphids, Cutworms, Slugs and snails and Cabbage loopers.
- Which diseases affect Spinach?
- A common disease is Downy mildew. Also possible: White rust and Damping off.
- Is Spinach toxic to cats and dogs?
- Spinach is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Spinach need?
- Spinach has a high water requirement.
- What light does Spinach need?
- Spinach prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Spinach frost-hardy?
- Spinach is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -7 °C.
- Can you eat Spinach?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves.