Spinacia oleracea – Spinach

Description

Spinacia oleracea is a fast-growing, leafy annual vegetable cultivated for its nutritious green leaves. It grows in a compact rosette, typically reaching 20 to 30 cm tall, with smooth or crinkled dark green leaves depending on the variety.

Spinach thrives in cool climates and fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate light frost. The plant bolts quickly in hot weather, so it is often grown in spring or autumn.

Highly valued as a versatile and nutrient-rich crop, spinach is widely grown worldwide for fresh use in salads, cooking, and juicing.