How to Grow Spinach at Home

• Spinach does well in cool weather.
• Spinach grows from seed which you can plant in situ.
• Start planting seeds in early spring.
• The seed take a week or two to germinate.
• Every two weeks, plant new seeds to ensure that you have this yummy vegetable available fresh from the garden all the time.
• Make sure the soil is well fed with compost.
• Mulch the plants well.
• Spinach grows well in full sun or partial shade.
• Thin the seedling if they are too crowded.
• Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. A good watering once a week will be sufficient once the plants are established.

Companions (do well together)
• Celery, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Pea and Strawberry all grow well in the vicinity of Spinach.

Antagonists (don't do well together)

• Spinach is best harvested fresh and used in salads.
• It can be steamed or cooked in stews. This spring vegetable will liven up sandwiches and can be used as a filling in pies and omelets.
• Spinach has become the new "lettuce"
• It is used in salads which adds extra nutrition into our diet.

• 1 onion
• Oil for frying
• Sprinkle of sesame seed
• 2-4 eggs
• 1-2 potatoes
• Big handful of fresh spinach
• 2-3 slices of ham (optional)
• 1 clove of garlic
• Fresh oregano / basil
• Salt and pepper


• Fry the chopped onion in oil.
• Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
• Skin the potatoes and chop them into small pieces and fry with the onion till tender.
• Beat the eggs in a bowl.
• Add the spinach, garlic, ham and herbs when the potatoes soften.
• Pour the eggs over the mixture and cover with a lid.
• When the eggs are cooked through, turn off the heat.
• Serve with fresh salad or homemade bread.

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