Can we form a "Spinach Growers Support Group"?

JerryHaskins · January 26, 2016

I used to grow big, delicious spinach, and my parents did too, when I was a kid---but for the last 5 or 6 years my spinach has had from 0 to 5% germination. And when it did germinate, the plants have only gotten about the size of a 50-cent coin.

I have done soil tests; I have fertilized; I have bought soil in bags; I have added my own compost; I have ordered seeds from 'Seeds from Italy' (a great vendor by the way); I have replanted my beds and planted skips over and over.

I love fresh, home-grown spinach, but I am considering signing a "No More Spinach Planting" pledge.

Who's with me on this?

Maybe we could form "Spinach Growers Anonymous" and call each other when we feel an urge to plant spinach again.

OK, maybe I'll try planting it just ONE more time . . .

January 26, 2016	#1
JerryHaskins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 166	Can we form a "Spinach Growers Support Group"? I used to grow big, delicious spinach, and my parents did too, when I was a kid---but for the last 5 or 6 years my spinach has had from 0 to 5% germination. And when it did germinate, the plants have only gotten about the size of a 50-cent coin. I have done soil tests; I have fertilized; I have bought soil in bags; I have added my own compost; I have ordered seeds from 'Seeds from Italy' (a great vendor by the way); I have replanted my beds and planted skips over and over. I love fresh, home-grown spinach, but I am considering signing a "No More Spinach Planting" pledge. Who's with me on this? Maybe we could form "Spinach Growers Anonymous" and call each other when we feel an urge to plant spinach again. OK, maybe I'll try planting it just ONE more time . . .