Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a classic, cold-hardy heirloom variety recognized for its heavily crinkled (savoyed), glossy, dark-green leaves and rich, sweet, nutty flavor. Developed to withstand cooler weather while offering better heat tolerance than traditional strains, it resists going to seed (bolting) longer into the warm season. Plant Characteristics & Specifications Feature Specification Plant Type Cool-season leafy annual vegetable Leaf Style Deeply savoyed, crinkled, thick texture Days to Maturity 40β50 days (full size); can harvest early as baby greens Growth Habit Upright, spreading basal rosette (height: 6β12 inches) Light Requirements Full sun to partial shade Growing & Care Guidelines β’ Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep directly into rich, well-draining soil as soon as the ground can be worked in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. β’ Spacing: Space seeds or thin seedlings to 4β6 inches apart with rows spaced 12β18 inches apart. β’ Watering Needs: Maintain consistent moisture with about 1 inch of water per week; dry soil or extreme heat triggers premature bolting. β’ Harvesting: Snip individual outer leaves for a continuous βcut-and-come-againβ harvest, or cut the entire plant just above the root crown when mature.