Sabanikh (Spinach) Seeds

25 seeds

Spinacia oleracea

Grown by: Hudson Valley Farm Hub, Hurley, NY

A very unique spinach with an intense, delicious flavor. Its pointy, dark-green leaves are used in stews and pies with onions, olive oil and wild sumac. Unlike commercial spinach, this special heirloom has spiky seeds that look almost like celestial objects — think galaxies or nebulas. All spinach once had seeds like this, but the trait has been bred out of modern spinach varieties (along with who-knows-what other traits). This is a Ba’al (rain-fed) winter variety that is planted in late fall and can handle small to moderate amounts of cold and even snow. A generous plant, it typically offers several cuttings throughout the season. However, if planted during warm months, it will quickly bolt.

Growing Instructions for Turtle Island: This Sabanikh has done best grown in cool weather in the US. It can be planted in early Spring or 6-8 weeks before your region’s last frost date. Sow seeds ¼” deep. Space seed 8-12 inches apart in rows 22-30” apart. For seed saving we recommend planting in late summer and letting plants overwinter to allow plants to establish themselves and put energy towards seed production in the Spring. Sabanikh prefers well-drained, fertile soils with added compost.