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- From: "stonecirclefarm tds.net" <stonecirclefarm AT tds.net>
- To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] baby spinach varieties
- Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:59:47 -0500
How do folks handle seeding and harvest for baby spinach? Do you plant in rows or a solid bed? How dense? -John
On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Andy Fellenz <fellenz AT fltg.net> wrote:
I grow Space from Johnny's and have been happy with it's performance.
It is consistent and my customers like the flavor and texture.
Andy
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Joel Cahalan wrote:
> Hello All,
> I am trying to decide on a spinach variety or varieties to start
> planting in August to harvest as baby from Sept through November and
> later if possible. I need to get about 30 lbs a week and don't have a
> lot of space. So far I am considering Renegade or Tarpy from High
> Mowing and Emu and Space from Johnnys(unfortunately these are not
> available as organic seed so may be hard to justify with certificd).
> Anyone have experience with these or other varieties? I am
> particularly interested in cultural practices people have had good
> success with and what yields to expect. Also after harvesting with a
> knife for a while I am thinking about the sawblade basket Johnnies
> sells. Anyone using one? Does it work well? Problems?
>
> So far I've been thinking Renegade has thicker leaves and would be
> higher yield weight wise per bed foot.
>
> Thanks in advance for sharing...
>
> Joel Cahalan
> Wild Meadows Farm
> Schellsburg, PA
>
> ps: this listserve is great!
>
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[Market-farming] baby spinach varieties,
Joel Cahalan, 06/12/2009
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Re: [Market-farming] baby spinach varieties,
Andy Fellenz, 06/12/2009
- Re: [Market-farming] baby spinach varieties, stonecirclefarm tds.net, 06/12/2009
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Re: [Market-farming] baby spinach varieties,
Andy Fellenz, 06/12/2009
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