🥬 Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet'

Sowing window (UK)	April to August
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	2 cm
Spacing	30 cm apart
Days to germination	10 days
Days to harvest	60 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	partial-shade
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Amaranthaceae

When should I sow Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' from April to August. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - perpetual spinach will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' need to germinate?

Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet'?

For Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet', sow it 2cm deep and space plants 30cm apart.

How long does Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' take to grow?

Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' takes roughly 60 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 10 days.

Is Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' frost hardy?

Yes. Perpetual Spinach 'Leaf Beet' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.