spinach Archives - Sara Bäckmo

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Winter sowing spinach in January

I did a January sowing of spinach and I'm hoping to get a nice harvest in April, or sooner! I decided to start sowing spinach in a miniature greenhouse and I hope this will give me a nice head start.

Sowing seeds in December

I love sowing seeds in December and early January. It's the middle of winter and so calm and serene outside. Sowing seeds in the winter cold will help me get an early harvest in spring too!

Gardening Calendar: What I sow in October

You don't have to stop growing vegetables just because it's getting colder outside. I actually sow in October. These are my best picks for sowing new seeds in fall!

Growing Rubino Red-Veined Spinach

Finally a spinach variety with a splash of vibrant red! I have tried several different red varieties in the past, but was always disappointed. This is the variety I have been waiting for!

6 vegetables I winter sow

I know it's the middle of winter but I just can't wait! My fingers are itching so I decided to winter sow 6 of my favorite vegetables.

Ett grunt odlingstråg med en tät matta av läckert gröna blad.

My favorite leaves: How to grow baby spinach

As you might know by now, I really love growing leafy greens. Spinach is one of my favorites, especially baby spinach.

Growing winter vegetables: Guide to Winter sowing

When it comes to growing vegetables, some of you might not think much about this season. But I'm actually a big fan of growing winter vegetables and I hope you will try it too! Start by reading my guide on winter sowing here.

How to freeze spinach leaves

Fresh spinach leaves are obviously delicious, but it's always good to have some in the freezer too. This is how I grow and freeze spinach leaves at home.

Plantor av spenat ligger med bara rötter i en grön back.

Transplanting spinach for an early harvest

I'm moving my leafy greens from the beds outdoors to my polytunnel. Today, I'm transplanting spinach in order to get a early harvest in spring!