The right type of soil is very important as nutrition is required for the growth of the plant.
A mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost, and Coco peatin respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also, add a handful of Neem caketo each pot to keep the soil pest-free.
Container Specification:
Can be grown in a container or can also be grown directly to the soil.
Preferably 12X12 Or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirement
Sowing:
It is advisable to sow the seeds half an inch deep into the soil with at least 3” - 4” of space between each seed. This will give the plants room to grow and expand their roots.
Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
Press the soil over the seeds and cover with the half-inch layer of fine coco peat/potting soil.
Water regularly/Water the plants in dry periods. Be sure to not over-water the plant to avoid root rot. Good soil drainage is essential to ensure healthy root health as coriander has deep taproots.
Germination Temperature 10-22°C.
Plants Caring:
Avoid transplanting or repotting the germinated seeds and prefer starting from the seeds straight.
Sunlight - Sun to Partial Shade.
The key to growing healthy spinach is regular and steady watering. Remember water just to keep the soil surface cool, do not overwater.
For a steady supply, we suggest planting small patches every 2-3 weeks throughout the growing season.
Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add a handful of compost/organic manure every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure the soil has enough nutrition to grow plants.
Harvest:If maintained properly, your spinach should be ready for the first harvest in about 60 days 45-50 days.
Common problems/diseases:
Pests and Diseases -Diseases such as Downy Mildew, Anthracnose, Cladosporium Leaf spot, Stemphylium leaf spot, Damping-off, Root Rot, and pests like Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Slugs or Snails, Aphids, Leaf Miners.
Besides pests and diseases, bolting is another common problem with spinach plants. If your spinach plants are going to seed, they are bolting. This might occur due to too little water, too much sun, or too much heat during the final stages of the growth process. To overcome bolting, you can either pull out the plants immediately otherwise the leaves will become bitter and inedible. Or better yet, you can let your spinach plants flower, enjoy the beautiful spring blooms, and collect the seeds for the next season.
