Tender, versatile and reliable spinach for cooler seasons

Countryside spinach ( Spinacia oleracea ), offered by OSC Seeds

An open-pollinated variety, ‘Countryside’ produces tender , flavorful, and highly versatile leaves, ideal for both fresh salads and cooking. Vigorous and easy to grow, it offers rapid and consistent growth in spring and autumn , when it performs best. A reliable spinach for all gardens, from beginners to established vegetable patches.

Propagation: Direct sowing
Plant height: 2535 cm
Package size: Approximately 250 seeds
Harvest time: 4555 days
Frost tolerance: Resistant to light frost
Companion plants: Lettuce, radish, peas
Incompatible plants: Beets and chard (same family)

Planting and maintenance:
Sow in full sun or partial shade , in cool, rich, well-drained soil. Sow in rows spaced 2530 cm apart, then thin to 710 cm to allow for good leaf development. Water regularly to maintain gentle growth and prevent premature bolting. Make successive sowings every two weeks to ensure a continuous harvest during cooler seasons.