This isn’t your average spinach. ‘Red Vein’ brings beauty and bite to the veg patch, with striking ruby-red stems and veins running through glossy, deep green leaves. Perfect for cut-and-come-again salads or stir-fries, this quick-growing leafy green thrives in cooler months.
 
When to Sow: Mar-Sep
 
HOW TO SOW SPINACH: Sow thinly into drills 1.5cm deep in well-prepared soil or modules under cover. Water gently. Thin seedlings to 15cm apart. For baby leaf, harvest when 10–15cm tall. Sow every 3 weeks for a regular crop.
 
Classification: Half-hardy annual
Expert Level: Easy to grow
Germination time:1–2 weeks
Site: Full sun/Part shade
 
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: Neutral/Alkaline
Moisture: Moist but well drained. Keep soil consistently moist to avoid bitterness.
Harvest: Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth. Mulch to retain moisture during summer. Protect from pigeons and slugs. Cut leaves from 6–8 weeks after sowing, or earlier for baby leaves.
 
Days to Maturity:  30–60 days
Height:25–35cm
Plant Spacing:  15cm for full-size, 5cm for baby leaf