Spinach Seeds – Bloomsdale Long Standing | 100 Seeds | Heirloom Savoy Leaf | Slow Bolting | Cool Season Vegetable

Enjoy dependable harvests of rich, tender greens with Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach (Spinacia oleracea). This heirloom, open-pollinated variety dates back to the late 1800s and remains a garden favorite for its deeply savoyed, glossy dark green leaves and excellent flavor.

Bloomsdale Long Standing is prized for its improved resistance to bolting, making it more tolerant of warming spring temperatures when kept evenly watered. With a fast 45-day maturity, it produces abundant, nutrient-rich leaves perfect for salads, sautéing, smoothies, and fresh garden dishes.

This 100-seed pack is ideal for succession planting in spring and fall, raised beds, backyard gardens, and small market growers looking for consistent yields.

You will receive:
✔️ 100 Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach seeds
✔️ Heirloom, open-pollinated variety
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Complete planting instructions
✔️ Secure packaging

🌱 Growing Information
Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea ‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’
Plant Type: Cool-season annual leafy green
Days to Maturity: ~45 days
Leaf Type: Savoyed, dark glossy green
Sun: Full sun
Height: 8–12 inches
Spread: 4–6 inches
Sowing Depth: 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing: 8–10 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination: 7–14 days at 50–70°F
Soil: Light, rich, well-drained soil (pH 6.0–6.8)
USDA Zones: 3–9

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in early spring. For continuous harvest, sow every 2 weeks until temperatures rise. Plant again in late summer for a fall crop. Seeds may go dormant when temperatures exceed 85°F.

💧 Care Tip: Maintain consistent moisture to reduce bolting and preserve tender leaf quality. Mulch helps regulate soil temperature and retain moisture.

🥗 Harvest Tip: Pick outer leaves when 6–8 inches long, allowing the center to continue producing. For full harvest, cut plants at soil level before leaves become tough or bitter.