Galilee Spinach Seeds (Organic) 1lb

Galilee Spinach is a distinctive open-pollinated heirloom associated with the Galilee region. Its bright green leaves have a pointed, triangular shape that sets it apart from rounder and more heavily savoyed spinach varieties. The tender leaves have a pleasantly mild spinach flavor and can be harvested young for salads or allowed to size up for steaming, sautéing, soups, and other cooked dishes.

Spinach – Galilee – Spinacia oleracea

Hardy Annual. Galilee is a fast-growing true spinach valued for its unusual leaf shape and better heat tolerance than many traditional spinach varieties. It can help extend the spinach harvest into warmer shoulder-season weather, particularly when grown with consistent moisture and some afternoon shade. It is still a cool-season crop, however, and prolonged heat or long summer days can cause plants to bolt.

Soil Temperature: 50–75°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: Approximately 35–40 days
Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
Spacing After Thinning: 4"–6"
Package Size: 1/4 lb bulk seed

Planting & Care

Direct sow Galilee Spinach in loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost or other finished organic matter. Plant in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or sow in late summer and fall for cool-weather harvesting. Gardeners in mild-winter climates can also plant it for winter production. Succession sowings made about two weeks apart can provide a steadier harvest.

Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination and provide even moisture as the plants grow. In warmer conditions, afternoon shade and mulch can help moderate soil temperature and slow moisture loss. Thin promptly so the developing rosettes have room to expand.

Harvest individual outer leaves as needed, leaving the center of the plant to continue producing, or cut young plants for baby-leaf spinach. For the best texture and flavor, harvest before plants begin sending up flower stalks.

This product is sold by weight. The approximate seed count will vary naturally by seed lot.

For more help, see our How to Grow Spinach guide and browse the complete Spinach Seeds collection.