Spinach- Long Standing Bloomsdale

(Spinacia oleracea)

Very cold-hardy heirloom variety with dark green leaves and heavily savoyed texture. Exceptionally rich in carotenoids, including beta-carotene and lutein, and also contains quercetin, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties.   It is also rich in vitamins A, E, K, and C, calcium, iron,, and potassium. and minerals, particularly folate (folic acid),  magnesium, and manganese and iron. 

• Slow to bolt and tolerant of frost and heat. 
• Spinach is best grown in cooler climates (spring or fall)