Basella Alba or Malabar Spinach - Ferme de Sainte Marthe untreated seeds

<strong>The <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/vegetable-gardens/vegetables-by-variety/spinach.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spinach</a> is a</strong> <strong>annual or biennial leafy vegetable</strong>, grown for its <strong>beautiful rosettes of leaves in a rich green colour</strong>, smooth or blistered. It is a relatively <strong>easy plant to grow in the vegetable garden.</strong> To ensure success, it is important to follow these three points: <ol> <li>Provide it with <strong>constantly cool</strong>, <strong>firm and well-draining soil</strong>, <strong>rich in organic matter</strong>.</li> <li>Expose spring and autumn crops to <strong>sunlight</strong>, while <strong>summer crops should be in the shade</strong>.</li> <li>Choose your variety according to the season (short-day or long-day varieties)</li> </ol> While this leafy vegetable may not be to everyone's palate, I assure you that the young raw shoots, enjoyed in a mesclun, for example, are nothing like the creamy spinach (at best) served in school cafeterias! Although spinach is known for its iron content, it is actually its vitamins and antioxidants that truly set it apart. It is, in fact, a better ally for the <strong>eyes</strong> than for <strong>big biceps.</strong> Discover the different varieties and all our tips for successful cultivation!