A hardy annual leaf crop, this is the most suitable varietyA hardy annual leaf crop, this is the most suitable varietyto sow for late spring and summer harvest. Soil should beprepared by digging in compost and/or farmyard manuresome weeks prior to sowing the seed. Apply a dressingof a complete fertilizer at a rate of 30g per m2 just beforesowing the seed.Spinach seedlings may be transplanted from seed boxesbut best results are obtained when seed is sown 1–2cmdeep, directly into drills in the open ground.