2006-07-11 14:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by MamaBear 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The answer here is definitely pull it out. It will be quite bitter once it bolts. Replant but I would hold till the main heat leaves. Spinach will do well into November and a frost will only sweeten it when picked. Happy Planting.
2006-07-11 15:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by ksr_2857 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spinach is a cool season crop and starts to bolt when the weather gets hot. When the flower stalk starts to show, I harvest the leaves within days and pull out the plant. You can plant more spinach for a second crop in the fall. Try to find bolt-resistant cultivars which will keep longer and plant in partial shade for a cooler environment. Mulch the plants to keep the soil cool.
2006-07-11 23:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by kris M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spinach is a cool weather plant, like lettuce and cabbage. Plant in batches, about 10 days apart and plant some in the shade for a continuous supply throughout the growing season. Try using small containers indoors in indirect light as well.
2006-07-11 22:42:44 · answer #3 · answered by geisha girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick it and plant more. You can also plant in batches a few weeks apart so you have a continuous harvest. I always pluck leaves as it's growing and eat them but if it's gone to seed just pick it and eat it. enjoy!
2006-07-11 21:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull it out and use it up. It'll become bitter.
2006-07-11 21:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by maynerdswife 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋