Spinach 'Kolibri'
F1 Hybrid
Spinacia oleracea
Kolibri has fast regrowth for ample cut-and-come-again harvest with some growers able to intensively grow for baby-leaf production all season long. I've tried a few other spinach varieties, but this one has been the most reliable for me. I love with it hot bacon dressing!
Sexier vegetables might steal the spotlight, but greens are where it’s at! Why settle for store-bought spinach when you can have fresh, organic, and nutritious salads right from your backyard? I love it with a hot bacon dressing!
Packet contains approximately 500 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 29 days
Light preference: Full sun, tolerates some shade
Plant spacing: See below
Hybrid status: Hybrid
SOWING
Depth: 1/2 inch
Germination: 55–65°F
How to Grow
Seeds germinate best in cool soil but will tolerate a range of temperatures. However, soil over 85°F risks low or erratic germination. Baby leaf: Sow 3–5 seeds/inch in rows at least 2" apart. Bunching and full size: Sow 10 seeds/foot in rows 12–18" apart. For a continuous supply, sow every 7–10 days.
Harvest & Storage
Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically.
Hybrid Seeds (Never GMO)
Please note that hybrid varieties are produced by traditional breeding methods of two distinct OP (open-pollinated) varieties within the same species. This is done for improved qualities, but saved seeds will not produce true to seed. While I tend to prefer most OP varieties, there are some exceptions in which a hybrid is a real winner (like my favorite cherry tomato, Sungold).
It's important to note that this is entirely different from genetic modification. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have DNA (sometimes from non-plant organisms) inserted into their genome via genetic engineering techniques.
We do not sell GMO seeds.
From Johnny's: F1 Hybrid seeds are the result of a cross between two genetically distinct parent plant lines. The plants grown from these seeds will usually show more vigor than either of the two parent plants, and often more vigor and uniformity than similar non-hybrid (standard) varieties. To create a hybrid (F1), traditional breeding methods are used that involve the cross-pollination of two parent varieties that were selected for specific traits.
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