Description

Matador Spinach is a vigorous, high-yielding variety prized for its large, smooth to slightly savoyed dark green leaves and excellent flavor. Known for its adaptability and strong performance, it produces uniform, upright plants that are easy to harvest and ideal for both fresh use and cooking.

This variety is valued for its tolerance to a range of growing conditions and its ability to produce consistent harvests in cool weather. The thick, tender leaves hold up well in salads, steaming, and sautéing, making Matador a versatile addition to any garden.

• Type: Annual vegetable
• Direct sow: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 4–6 inches
• Height: 8–12 inches
• Days to harvest: 40–50 days

Spinach grows best in cool temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut entire plants at maturity. Succession planting will extend the harvest window, and providing partial shade can help slow bolting in warmer conditions.

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