Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing

Spinach, Bloomsdale Long Standing
(Spinacia oleracea)

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach is a classic heirloom variety known for its deeply savoyed (crinkled) leaves and excellent resistance to bolting. This variety produces rich, dark green leaves with a full spinach flavor and performs especially well in cool-season gardens. Its ability to hold longer before bolting makes it a dependable choice for extended spring harvests.

Key Characteristics

• Heavily Savoyed Leaves
  Thick, deeply crinkled leaves give Bloomsdale its distinctive texture. The dense foliage holds up well in cooking and adds body to fresh salads.
• Rich, Classic Spinach Flavor
  Leaves have a full, earthy spinach taste with a slightly sweet finish. Excellent for fresh salads, sautéing, steaming, and adding to soups.
• Slow to Bolt Variety
  “Long Standing” refers to its ability to resist bolting longer than many other spinach varieties. This allows for a longer harvest window in warming spring conditions.
• Cold Hardy & Early Crop
  Thrives in cool weather and can tolerate light frost. Ideal for early spring and fall planting, with improved flavor in cooler temperatures.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Native Range: Persia (modern-day Iran; widely cultivated)
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Height: 1–1.5 feet
• Bloom Time: May–June (when bolting)
• Bloom Color: Greenish
• Days to Maturity: ~40–50 days
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

Direct sow in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or plant again in late summer for fall harvest. Sow densely for baby greens or space wider for full-sized leaves. Maintain consistent moisture to prevent bitterness and premature bolting. In permaculture systems, spinach works well as a quick, cool-season crop between longer-growing plants.

Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach offers rich flavor, cold resilience, and extended harvests—an excellent staple green for productive garden beds.