Price: PKR 100 per pack

Approx. 300–400 seeds per pack.

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Grow Desi Broad Leaf Spinach from seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening.

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy vegetable generally suited to cool and moderate growing conditions. It can be grown in home gardens, raised beds, pots and wide grow bags where suitable soil, moisture, sunlight and spacing are provided.

Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
Seed Type: Desi
Crop Type: Leafy vegetable
Germination Time: Generally approximately 7–10 days under suitable conditions
Suitable Germination / Establishment Conditions: Approximately 15°C–25°C is a practical cool-to-moderate range; germination and establishment can vary outside this range.
Suggested Sowing Season in Pakistan: Generally October–March, adjusted according to local temperature and climate.

Although the product may be listed under WINTER / SUMMER, spinach is fundamentally a cool-season crop. Successful warm-season cultivation depends strongly on local temperature and growing conditions. Prolonged high temperatures can accelerate bolting and reduce the period of useful leafy growth.

Germination, leaf size, growth rate, bolting and harvest timing can vary according to genetics, seed storage, temperature, soil, moisture, sunlight, season and crop-management conditions.

Variety Description

Desi Broad Leaf Spinach is grown primarily for its green foliage.

Under suitable growing conditions, plants develop leafy growth from a central crown.

Because this seed line is identified as Desi, AZ Seeds & Gardening does not automatically claim any specific:

• Exact leaf size
• Exact plant height
• Exact maturity period
• Yield
• Regrowth rate
• Heat tolerance
• Disease resistance
• Pest resistance
• Other variety-specific performance characteristic

unless that characteristic is supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.

The term Desi should also not automatically be interpreted as heirloom or as proof of any particular breeding history unless separately documented.

Key Features

• Desi Broad Leaf Spinach seeds
• Botanical species: Spinacia oleracea
• Primarily a cool-season leafy crop
• Suitable for direct sowing
• Suitable for home gardens
• Suitable for raised beds
• Suitable for pots and containers
• Suitable for wide grow bags
• Can be harvested by removing individual outer leaves or as whole plants

Leaf size, shape, colour intensity, growth rate and overall crop performance can naturally vary.

Recommended Grow Bags

G-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch

Suitable for growing a small group of spinach plants where appropriate spacing, moisture and nutrition are maintained.

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Provides additional growing-medium volume and surface area for multiple spinach plants.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Its wider planting surface makes it particularly practical for growing multiple spinach plants with suitable spacing.

Actual plant capacity depends on spacing, desired harvest size and growing conditions.

Avoid severe overcrowding.

Recommended Soil / Growing Medium

Use fertile, loose and well-drained soil containing adequate organic matter.

The growing medium should provide:

• Good drainage
• Adequate fertility
• Loose soil structure
• Adequate organic matter
• Moisture retention without permanent saturation
• Good root-zone aeration

Bhalu Mitti and properly decomposed Vermicompost may be incorporated into the growing medium.

The proportions should be adjusted according to the characteristics of the existing soil rather than treating a 50% Bhalu Mitti + 50% Vermicompost mixture as compulsory.

A slightly acidic to near-neutral growing medium is generally suitable.

Approximate suitable soil pH: 6.0–7.0

Avoid soil or containers that remain continuously waterlogged.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

1. Prepare the Growing Area

Before sowing, prepare a fine, reasonably level and well-drained growing surface.

Remove:

• Stones
• Weeds
• Large soil clumps
• Old roots
• Unnecessary garden debris

Where appropriate, incorporate properly decomposed organic matter or Vermicompost into the soil.

Avoid excessively compacting the prepared soil.

2. Direct Sowing

Spinach is commonly established by:

Direct sowing

Sow seeds approximately:

0.5–1 cm deep

Cover lightly with fine soil or growing medium and water gently.

Avoid excessively deep sowing.

3. Germination

Under suitable conditions, seeds generally germinate within approximately:

7–10 days

Cool to moderate growing-medium temperatures are generally favourable for spinach germination.

Approximately:

15°C–25°C

can be used as a practical general range for germination and early establishment.

This is general cultivation guidance and not a germination guarantee.

Actual germination can be affected by:

• Seed storage and handling
• Seed condition
• Temperature
• Growing medium
• Moisture
• Sowing depth
• Weather
• Seasonal conditions
• Other environmental factors

100% germination is not guaranteed.

4. Seedling Care

After emergence, provide young plants with:

• Good natural light
• Appropriate moisture
• Adequate airflow
• Suitable growing temperatures
• Sufficient growing space

Avoid severe drying, prolonged saturation and excessive overcrowding.

5. Thinning & Plant Spacing

Thin overcrowded seedlings once they become established.

For plants intended to develop larger leaves, approximately:

10–15 cm between plants

can be used as a general spacing guideline.

Plants intended for harvesting at a younger stage may be grown more closely, provided adequate airflow and crop management are maintained.

Appropriate thinning helps reduce competition for:

• Light
• Moisture
• Nutrients
• Growing space

6. Sunlight

Provide approximately:

4–6 hours or more of sunlight daily

under suitable seasonal conditions.

During cool weather, good sunlight can support plant development.

During warmer conditions, protection from severe afternoon heat may be beneficial where practical.

Avoid deep shade, which can result in weak or elongated growth.

7. Watering

Maintain reasonably consistent soil moisture.

Keep the soil:

Evenly moist but not continuously waterlogged.

Moisture management is particularly important during:

• Germination
• Seedling establishment
• Active leaf development
• Warmer or drier weather

Avoid:

• Severe soil drying
• Repeated wilting
• Standing water
• Permanently saturated soil

Container-grown spinach may require more frequent moisture monitoring.

8. Feeding

Spinach generally performs best in reasonably fertile soil.

Properly decomposed Vermicompost or other suitable organic matter may be incorporated before sowing where appropriate.

Additional nutrition should be based on:

• Existing soil fertility
• Plant condition
• Growing-medium volume
• Crop development

Avoid excessive or poorly balanced fertilizer applications.

More fertilizer does not automatically result in better crop performance.

9. Warm-Weather Care

Spinach is primarily a cool-season crop.

As temperatures rise, plants may experience faster development and increased tendency to bolt.

During warmer conditions:

• Maintain adequate soil moisture
• Avoid severe water stress
• Protect containers from excessive heating where practical
• Provide some protection from severe afternoon heat where appropriate
• Monitor plants for early signs of bolting

The ability to grow spinach during warmer periods varies substantially according to local climate and temperature.

10. Weed Management

Keep the growing area reasonably free from aggressive weeds.

Weeds can compete with spinach plants for:

• Water
• Nutrients
• Sunlight
• Growing space

Remove weeds carefully to minimize unnecessary disturbance around the plants.

11. Air Circulation

Avoid excessive overcrowding.

Suitable spacing and airflow help create better growing conditions around foliage.

This is particularly important where humidity is high or foliage remains wet for extended periods.

12. Pest Monitoring

Inspect plants regularly, including both upper and lower leaf surfaces.

Spinach may be affected by various pests depending on location, season and growing conditions.

Possible pests can include:

• Aphids
• Leaf miners
• Caterpillars
• Whiteflies
• Mites
• Other leaf-feeding insects

The presence and severity of individual pests varies.

No specific pest-resistance claim is made for this Desi seed line unless supported by verified applicable information.

13. Disease Monitoring

Inspect plants regularly for symptoms such as:

• Unusual leaf spots
• Yellowing
• Wilting
• Root problems
• Rotting
• Abnormal growth

Spinach can be affected by various diseases depending on environmental conditions.

General crop-management practices include:

• Appropriate spacing
• Good airflow
• Well-drained soil
• Clean growing conditions
• Appropriate watering
• Avoiding prolonged waterlogging

Avoid unnecessarily keeping foliage continuously wet, particularly during cool and humid conditions.

No disease-resistance claim is made for these seeds unless specifically supported by verified information applicable to this Desi seed line.

14. First Harvest

Under suitable conditions, spinach leaves may begin reaching a harvestable size approximately:

30–40 days after sowing

depending on the desired leaf size and growing conditions.

This is an approximate cultivation guideline and not a guaranteed harvest period.

Actual harvest timing can vary according to:

• Temperature
• Sunlight
• Soil fertility
• Moisture
• Plant spacing
• Genetics
• Desired harvest stage
• General crop management

15. Young Leaf Harvesting

Leaves can be harvested while relatively young where a smaller leaf size is desired.

Select healthy, adequately developed leaves and avoid unnecessary damage to the central growing point when continued plant growth is intended.

16. Mature Leaf Harvesting

For larger leaves, allow plants additional development time.

Individual outer leaves can be harvested while leaving the younger central growth intact.

Use clean cutting tools where cutting is required.

17. Repeated Harvesting

Where plants remain healthy and actively growing, individual outer leaves may be harvested progressively.

For continued plant development:

• Remove suitable outer leaves
• Leave younger central growth intact
• Maintain adequate moisture
• Maintain appropriate fertility
• Remove badly damaged foliage where necessary
• Avoid unnecessary damage to the central crown

The amount and duration of regrowth can vary according to temperature, plant health and general growing conditions.

18. Whole-Plant Harvest

Plants may also be harvested as whole plants once they reach the desired stage.

Use a clean cutting tool where appropriate and avoid contaminating harvested foliage with unnecessary soil or debris.

19. Bolting

As temperatures rise or plants experience other environmental triggers, spinach may begin producing:

• An elongated central stem
• Smaller or differently shaped leaves
• Flower stalks

This natural reproductive process is known as:

Bolting

Once significant bolting begins, the plant shifts increasingly toward flowering and seed production.

Bolting time can vary according to genetics, temperature, day length and other environmental conditions.

20. Successive Sowing

For staggered plant development and harvesting, small batches may be sown approximately:

Every 2–3 weeks during suitable growing weather

rather than sowing the entire quantity at one time.

Actual intervals can be adjusted according to temperature, available space and harvesting requirements.

General Growing Tips

For successful Desi Broad Leaf Spinach cultivation:

• Sow directly into suitable soil
• Maintain consistent but not excessive moisture
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging
• Provide adequate sunlight
• Avoid severe overcrowding
• Maintain suitable airflow
• Monitor for pests and plant-health problems
• Protect plants from excessive heat where practical
• Harvest carefully if continued growth is desired
• Adjust sowing time according to local climate
• Use successive sowing where staggered crops are desired

Important Seed Information

Seeds supplied by AZ Seeds & Gardening are intended for agricultural, horticultural and gardening purposes, including sowing and plant cultivation.

The seeds themselves are not sold as food, animal feed, edible-oil material, medicine or dietary supplements.

Do not:

• Eat or consume the seeds
• Feed the seeds to livestock, poultry, pets or other animals
• Extract edible oil from the seeds
• Prepare beverages, extracts or supplements from the seeds
• Use the seeds for medicinal or therapeutic purposes
• Use the seeds for purposes inconsistent with their intended agricultural or gardening use

The fact that mature spinach leaves may ordinarily be edible does not mean that seeds supplied for sowing are sold as food.

Where a seed packet is specifically identified as treated, coated or otherwise processed, follow all warnings and handling instructions appearing on that packet.

Germination & Growing Disclaimer

Seeds are biological products, and germination and plant performance can naturally vary.

Information concerning germination time, sowing period, temperature, spacing, plant growth, bolting and harvesting is provided as general cultivation guidance and not as a guarantee of results.

Actual performance may be affected by:

• Seed storage and handling
• Soil or growing medium
• Temperature
• Weather and climate
• Season and sowing time
• Sowing depth
• Moisture and watering
• Drainage
• Sunlight
• Plant spacing
• Nutrition
• Pests and diseases
• General crop-management practices

AZ Seeds & Gardening does not guarantee 100% germination, exact yield, exact leaf size, exact plant height, exact regrowth, exact maturity or harvest time, disease resistance, pest resistance or identical crop performance under all growing conditions unless a specific characteristic is expressly supported by verified information applicable to the particular seed line.