How to grow spinach from seeds to harvest

Francis Ndolo at his vegetable farm in Thika, Kiambu County. There are two types of spinach, savoy (or curly) and flat leaf. [James Wanzala, Standard]

Are you thinking of starting a vegetable garden? Then try spinach. Spinach is a cool weather crop adaptable to most regions. Spinach does best when growing in moist, nitrogen-rich soil.

To start, select a planting site with full sun or partial sun, and well-drained soil. Mix the soil with compost manure two weeks before planting.