Spinach ‘Santa Cruz’ F1 – Slow-Bolting Baby Leaf or Mature Plants – Medium Dark Green Leaves, Tender Stems, Downy Mildew Resistant – Vegetable Seeds for UK Growing - 1 Packet x 400 Seeds By T&M

• Slower growing variety with excellent bolt resistance
• Versatile – harvest as baby leaves or mature plants
• Medium dark green, rounded leaves with tender stems
• Tasty and nutritious addition to salads and cooked dishes

Spinach ‘Santa Cruz’ F1 is a premium, slow-bolting variety, ideal for reliable crops throughout the season. Its medium dark green, rounded leaves are complemented by tender stems, delivering a delicious flavour whether enjoyed raw in salads or lightly cooked. The variety’s slower growth habit allows for an extended harvesting period, while its strong resistance to downy mildew ensures healthy plants and quality yields. This versatile spinach can be harvested as baby leaves for fresh, delicate salads or left to mature for larger, more substantial foliage. Perfect for gardeners looking for dependable performance, ‘Santa Cruz’ F1 thrives in both sunny and partially shaded spots, producing a steady supply of fresh greens over many weeks. How to Grow Light: Full sun or partial shade Temperature: Sow outdoors from March to July; protect early and late sowings with cloches or in a cold greenhouse Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid letting plants dry out to prevent bolting Feeding: Incorporate compost or general fertiliser before sowing; feed occasionally during growth Humidity: Maintain soil moisture with mulch to reduce evaporation and stress Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied.