{"product_id":"spinach-bloomsdale","title":"Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eSpinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"40\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e(Spinacia oleracea)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eBloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a classic heirloom variety known for its deeply savoyed (crinkled) leaves and excellent resistance to bolting. This variety produces rich, dark green leaves with a full spinach flavor and performs especially well in cool-season gardens. Its ability to hold longer before bolting makes it a dependable choice for extended spring harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kdq25b\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eHeavily Savoyed Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThick, deeply crinkled leaves give Bloomsdale its distinctive texture. The dense foliage holds up well in cooking and adds body to fresh salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eRich, Classic Spinach Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eLeaves have a full, earthy spinach taste with a slightly sweet finish. Excellent for fresh salads, sautéing, steaming, and adding to soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eSlow to Bolt Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e“Long Standing” refers to its ability to resist bolting longer than many other spinach varieties. This allows for a longer harvest window in warming spring conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eCold Hardy \u0026amp; Early Crop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eThrives in cool weather and can tolerate light frost. Ideal for early spring and fall planting, with improved flavor in cooler temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qc8btb\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persia (modern-day Iran; widely cultivated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June (when bolting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~40–50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in zones 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eDirect sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or plant again in late summer for fall harvest. Sow densely for baby greens or space wider for full-sized leaves. Maintain consistent moisture to prevent bitterness and premature bolting. In permaculture systems, spinach works well as a quick, cool-season crop between longer-growing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eBloomsdale Long Standing Spinach offers rich flavor, cold resilience, and extended harvests—an excellent staple green for productive garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"4-pack","offer_id":47405058359555,"sku":"ANV-2512","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/D3CCA486-E634-4935-8C5A-E48C7D8CB2D2.jpg?v=1774029573","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/spinach-bloomsdale","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}