Spinach Baby Leaf Emilia F1 is bred specifically for tender sweet baby leaves. Excellent raw in salads, sandwiches and smoothies. Also cooks down well for pasta sauces, frittata and wilted greens.
Fast growing and compact. Loves the cool Irish spring and autumn weather. Sow every three weeks from March to September for a continuous supply. One of the easiest and most useful crops for a small kitchen garden or even a window box.
ðą Sowing information
Sow thinly in shallow drills about 1 cm deep, spacing rows 20-25 cm apart. For baby leaf harvests, sow densely and cut when leaves are 8-10 cm tall. For staggered crops, sow every 2-3 weeks in spring and autumn.
âïļ Light exposure
Prefers full sun to partial shade. In warmer months, partial shade helps prevent bolting.
ð§ Water needs
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during germination and rapid growth. Avoid waterlogging; raised beds or wellâdrained soil are best.
ðĄïļ Germination temperature & time
Seeds germinate at 8-20 °C, usually within 7-14 days. Spring and autumn sowings in Ireland provide the best results.
ð Plant spacing & final size
Thin seedlings to 5-7 cm apart for baby leaf harvests, or 10-15 cm apart for larger plants. Leaves are typically harvested at 8-10 cm for baby leaf use.
ðž Harvesting notes
Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage regrowth. Cut just above the crown with scissors, leaving roots intact for repeat harvests. Sowings in spring and autumn provide multiple cuts before plants bolt.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Sowing depth: 1 cm
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Ideal planting months for Ireland: Spring and autumn
âïļ Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
ðĄïļ Germination time: 7-14 days at 8-20 °C
ð Plant height: Leaves 8-10 cm for baby harvest; mature plants up to 20 cm
ðŠī Spacing: 5-7 cm for baby leaf; 10-15 cm for larger plants; rows 20-25 cm apart
âģ Days to maturity: 30-50 days depending on season and harvest stage
