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Mr. Fothergill's - Spinach Seeds - Emilia F1

Mr. Fothergill's - Spinach Seeds - Emilia F1

A fast growing spinach variety with resistance to downy mildew races 1-10

Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Mr Fothergills Spinach Seeds - Emilia F1 Variety

Emilia F1 is a fast growing spinach variety that is slow to bolt & has good resistance to downy mildew races 1-10. It can be harvested as cut & come again baby leaves or mature plants for tasty & nutritious spinach leaves that provide a good source of vitamins A, C & folate.

Sow outdoors between February-August & they will typically be ready to Harvest between May-October.

Key Information:

  • Avg. 300 seeds per pack
  • Fast growing spinach variety
  • Resistant to downy mildew races 1-10 & slow to bolt
  • Great steamed or in mixed salads
  • Good source of vitamins A, C & folate

Advice & Tips:

  • Sow thinly outdoors where they will crop, allowing 30cm between rows
  • Sowings made from July onwards should only be grown for baby leaves
  • Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days
  • Ensure soil stays moist to prevent plants running to seed
  • Harvest unthinned as baby leaves
  • Take a few leaves from each plant to allow them to re-grow for 2-3 more pickings
  • Thin seedlings to 10cm apart to produce mature plants
  • Sow every 3 weeks to ensure a continuous supply of leaves
  • Pick young leaves regularly to encourage further growth
  • Do not allow plants to dry out as this will make them bolt
  • Late spring & summer crops are ready to harvest from approx. 21-35 days
  • Autumn & winter crops take 60-90 days depending on temperature

Useful Information:

When to sow Outdoors: February - August
Where to use Vegetable beds
When to Harvest: May - October
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