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SPINACH 
HPHE best known plant for “greens” in all sections. 
It thrives most anywhere, in all soils, but only during 
the cool seasons of the year. During July and August 
the plants form flower stalks before fully developed. 
Sow the seeds in furrows, one-quarter inch deep, with 
eight to twelve inches between the rows. Timely thinning 
of plants to stand four to six inches apart helps in growing 
a quality product, also helps in keeping the plants from 
“going to seed” prematurely. In good soil, spinach 
grows large enough for use in four to six weeks. At least 
fifty feet of row is required to provide several meals. 
An ounce of seeds will sow 150 feet. 
Improved Thick-Leaved, Norfolk Savoy Leaved, All Sea- 
sons (shown above), Prickly or Winter and Victoria are 
standard sorts, in great favor in different sections. New 
Zealand Spinach is of an entirely different type. It makes 
large, spreading plants from which tender, green tips 
may be gathered all summer. 
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