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For summer use sow the round-seeded kinds at intervals of two or three weeks from February to the end of July in rows 1 ft. apart, cover with the finest of soil, and thin out to a distance of 3 or 4 in.
In dry weather give a liberal supply of manure water.
Pull before it runs to seed.
For winter use sow the prickly-seeded variety in August and September, and thin the plants out 9 in. apart.
If the ground is hot and dry, the seed should be soaked for twenty-four hours before it is sown.
New Zealand Spinach may be sown in the open during May, choosing the warmest spot for its growth; but it is best to sow it in heat in March, keeping the soil fairly moist, and, after hardening it off, to plant it out in June, 3 ft. apart
Sow Perpetual Spinach or Spinach Beet in March in drills 1 ft. apart.
Cut the leaves frequently, when a fresh crop will be produced. Author: Alfred Pink :: Hits: 0 :: Added: Fri Apr 27 2007 ::
