Vintage Matador is a traditional spinach variety valued for its large, smooth leaves with light blistering and excellent flavour. This mid-early heirloom forms compact, productive plants that are slow to bolt and well suited to cooler growing conditions.
Highly resilient and easy to grow, Vintage Matador performs reliably in Irish gardens and can be sown for much of the year. The tender leaves are ideal for fresh salads as well as cooked dishes, wilting and sautéing.
🌱 Growing at a glance
🌱 Sowing: February–September
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist
🌡️ Germination: 7–14 days
📏 Height: 20–30 cm
🪴 Spacing: 15–20 cm
⏳ Harvest: From 6–8 weeks
🌿 Growing tips
Sow little and often for a continuous supply. Provide light shade in hot weather to reduce bolting and harvest outer leaves regularly to keep plants productive.
🍽️ Garden to Table
Perfect for simple, comforting recipes inspired by everyday home cooking.
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