{"product_id":"baby-spinach-over-100-seeds","title":"Baby Spinach - Over 100 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBaby Spinach (Matador) Seeds | Heirloom \u0026amp; Non-GMO (Over 100 Seeds)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a continuous harvest of tender, nutrient-rich greens right in your backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium pack contains over 100 high-germination, non-GMO heirloom seeds of the popular Matador baby spinach variety (Spinacia oleracea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the perfect choice for South African home gardeners, urban farmers, and container gardeners looking for a fast-growing, reliable crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Matador variety is celebrated for its deep green, oval leaves, smooth texture, and sweet, mild flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is naturally slow to bolt (go to seed), you will enjoy an extended harvesting window for fresh salads, green smoothies, stir-fries, and healthy side dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Heirloom Matador Spinach Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 100 Premium Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: A generous pack size that offers exceptional value for money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Heirloom \u0026amp; Non-GMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pure, unadulterated plant genetics passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow to Bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Exceptionally heat-tolerant compared to other varieties, meaning it stands up better to warm days without turning bitter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Baby Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Specifically selected for quick, tender “cut-and-come-again” harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Features a compact root system that thrives in small pots, window boxes, raised beds, or large vegetable patches.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSouth African Planting \u0026amp; Growing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpinach is generally a cool-season crop, but the Matador variety’s heat tolerance makes it highly versatile across South Africa’s diverse climate regions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighveld \u0026amp; Inland\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best sown from February to August (Autumn through Winter) to avoid the extreme mid-summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow from March to September during the cooler, rainy winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical Regions (KZN\/Lowveld)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant exclusively during the cooler winter window from April to July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade (Partial afternoon shade is highly beneficial during warmer months).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10mm deep directly into rich, well-draining soil or seedling trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Space rows 20cm apart. Thin seedlings out to 10cm apart for baby spinach leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 7 to 12 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pick tender baby leaves in just 35 to 40 days!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Gardening Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the “cut-and-come-again” method. Snip off the outer leaves as needed, leaving the center of the plant intact to continuously produce new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spinach loves nitrogen. Enrich your soil with plenty of organic compost before planting, and feed with an organic liquid fertilizer every two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep the soil consistently moist. Short, frequent waterings are better for spinach than occasional heavy flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hearty Grow Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55991786406056,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/heartygrowco.co.za\/products\/baby-spinach-over-100-seeds","provider":"Hearty Grow Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}