Spinach Microgreens Plant
Spinach microgreens (Spinacia oleracea), fast-growing annuals up to 2-3 inches, thrive in peat-based soil with partial shade, are edible, and provide iron for blood health, native to Central Asia.
Habit
Annual
Height
2-3 in
Growth
Fast
Soil
Peat-based
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moist
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Central Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
18-24
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
None
Watering
Regular misting
Plant Weight
10-15g/tray
Flowering Time
7-10 days
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10-15g/tray
NPK ratio
None
life Span
7-14 days
Health Benefits
High in iron, supports blood health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 50% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
No fertilizer needed
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Damping-off, mold, leaf spot
Symptoms
Wilting seedlings, white or gray fuzzy growth on soil, dark spots on leaves
Organic Remedies
Improve air circulation, reduce watering, use sterile media, apply neem oil, remove affected plants
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides with metalaxyl, fungicides with copper