Savory Leaf Spinach

Did you know that Savory Spinach lasts longer than other spinaches? Savory Spinach can slow the aging process, is sold more in stores than other spinaches and can last in cold temperatures. In 2010, California produced 71% of U.S.A. fresh spinach. California makes the most spinach in the U.S.A. Savory Spinach is a low calorie food that you can make tons of recipes. We planted around 8 of them in our garden. They surprisingly have not been nibbled by the bugs. We can't wait to eat them.

Seeding

Before

We planted 4 different types of seeds: carrots, radishes, beets and turnips. We had 2 available rows to seed. The carrots got their own row while the radishes and turnips shared a row. We saw the radishes and turnips after 5 days, but the carrots took about twice as long to make an appearance. Because we ran out of space, we placed the beet seeds in between the lettuce, kale and spinach. The beet started showing about the same time as the carrots.

After

Planting Round Two

Because of the extra row and space added to the garden, our first planting was not enough. We got to plant 4 more kale, lettuce and spinach each. They were planted a week later, but you could tell which ones were in the ground longer. All we have to do know is make sure they stay watered and keep pulling the nut grass.

Rotation 3

Students from rotation three finished mulching, cleaned the job site and carried all of our trash away. They also planted some spinach and watered all of the new plantings.