Spinach is a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the Amaranth family, and in the older classification it is the Mare plant. TOmouth spinach can reach a height of from 35 to 40 centimeters. In July, tiny greenish flowers begin to form on the plants, which over time turn into oval fruits resembling nuts. Spinach is a precocious plant. From the moment of emergence of shoots to full maturity of the plant, about a month passes.
Wild spinach varieties can be found in the Caucasus, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. In the kitchen of the Arab countries, spinach has a special position, and if there is no fresh plant, dry crushed leaves are added to the dishes.
Gardeners grow the most different varieties of spinach, differing in terms of ripening and yield.
Important! When buying spinach, give preference to specimens that have not dried, not sluggish leaves, without dark spots on the surface. It is better to abandon the purchase of spinach, whose leaves are soft to the touch, look lifeless, and when pressed do not crunch. Spinach should not be stored for a long time, as the plant very quickly loses all its beneficial properties.
Early ripening varieties and hybrids of spinach
In order to get a very early harvest next year, spinach seeds are sown in the ground in mid-August and immediately sheltered for the winter. At the end of the season, small leafy rosettes begin to form in the plants, which, without taking shelter, leave to hibernate until next year. 
After planting the seeds of spinach in the ground and the emergence of the first shoots, you will be able to feast on delicious juicy green leaves after the formation of the first 5 or 8 leaves, and until the plant has faded. Early ripening varieties can begin to bear fruit within two to a maximum of three weeks after sowing seeds into the ground. Despite the fact that spinach is known for a long time, he stubbornly refuses to part with the title of an exotic guest of our menu. Modern experts have included spinach in the list of the most beneficial to human health of plants.
Did you know? Spinach lovers are passionately committed to him, even though the plant actually has no taste.
Spinach can be called the most studied plant. It is known that with a short light day, the fox plants grow larger than with a long one, and the content of vitamin C reaches its peak by noon. In addition, the leaves of the plant contain an impressive amount of phosphorus, minerals, vitamins, easily digestible protein and iodine. Today, there are many different varieties of spinach, and if you plan to grow it, you should only collect seeds from ordinary varieties. Collecting planting material from hybrids is a waste of time. Hybrid varieties are created in laboratories by crossing plants of different species, and therefore, after planting self-collected seeds of a hybrid, you risk getting a crop that will be very different from the original.
Despite the fact that spinach does not have a specific taste, each of its varieties is individual and differs from its other relatives in terms of ripening, size, hardness and shape of the leaves, as well as a subtle tinge of taste.
Virofle
The early ripe variety of spinach Virofle affects plant growers at a fast pace of development and attracts trouble-free cultivation. Culture does not require special cultivation skills from a gardener. Its leaf rosette, when creating ideal growing conditions, reaches 30 centimeters in diameter. The main disadvantage of the culture is its high propensity for rapid stalking.
Important! Varifle Varifle is intended solely for early spring crops. Culture is the perfect source of vitamins and trace elements in springtime.Plants are great for growing in greenhouses and in open fields. Shoots easily tolerate a slight decrease in temperature and the lack of ultraviolet radiation.
Godry
Spinach Godri can be used for sowing in greenhouses, greenhouses and greenhouses. Culture is also successfully grown on open ground from the beginning of May until the end of August. When cultivating a Gaudry, you need to be very careful, as the variety is prone to early flowering. The plant has a small outlet, which in diameter can reach from 17 to 23 centimeters. The formation of the outlet occurs from the 18th to the 30th day after the emergence of shoots.
Gigantic
Variety Ispolinsky - a bright representative of the early ripe types of spinach. After planting seeds in the ground, the growing season lasts from 30 to 35 days. 
Did you know? Giant - one of the best varieties for canning, as in the process of heat treatment, it does not change its taste.
This is one of the most popular varieties that has conquered the hearts of plant growers so that you can harvest your first crop 14 days after emergence. The culture is suitable for planting in early spring or autumn, which is facilitated by its frost resistance and enviable life potential.
Marquise
Plants varieties Marquise different long-term fruiting, a short period of ripening, not exceeding 40 days from the date of planting of grains in the ground. The culture is suitable for cultivation in both open and closed grounds. Sowing of grains can be carried out with the same efficiency from May to August. The oval-shaped, slightly wavy leaves of the culture contain an impressive amount of mineral elements and vitamins, which allows them to be recommended for use by those who suffer from vitamin deficiencies of varying severity. Variety is perfect for freezing, canning and cooking.
Stoic
Stoic is an excellent high-yielding spinach variety that is resistant to the adverse effects of the environment.
Did you know? Spinach Stoic has been cultivated in our country since 1995. But despite the fact that the domestic seed market is constantly replenished with new crops, Stoic has been in the TOP of the most sought-after varieties for several decades.
Culture is ideal for growing in temperate climates, and if you provide the plants with the right care, they will give you 2 to 3 kilograms of succulent green leaves per square meter. The variety is completely unpretentious, able to tolerate a slight short-term lowering of the temperature to minus numbers, but it does not respond well to irregular watering and a lack of ultraviolet radiation, and therefore, when grown indoors, you can’t do without installing additional lighting.Mid-season varieties and hybrids of spinach
Any mid-season variety and a hybrid of spinach differs from other species in that after sowing the seeds into the soil, the shoots will be ready to be harvested only 30 or 60 days later. Due to such a significant difference in the ripening period, if you plant them together with early ripening varieties, you can constantly feast on tasty and juicy spinach leaves.
Important! Spinach seeds will sprout faster if you soak them for 1 or 2 days in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.To soak the spinach seeds, place them on a damp, but not wet sponge and cover with a layer of wet cotton or a paper towel on top. Put a plate of seeds in a warm dark and draughty place. After they get through, you can safely plant them in the ground.
Blumesdel
Spinach Blumesdelsky is a new hybrid variety created by Dutch specialists. The culture is quite large.
Did you know? Experienced gardeners highly appreciate the Blyumdelsky variety, as it is resistant to bolting and easily tolerates any kind of weather surprises, ranging from frosts and ending with torrential rains.
In diameter, the rosette of the bush can reach about 25 centimeters, and when creating optimal conditions, the plant will please you with large fleshy and juicy leaves of a dark green color with weakly pronounced bubbles.
Leafy
Spinach Fat leaf is one of the most productive mid-season varieties. The culture is undemanding and not capricious, which allows it to easily adapt to any growing conditions. The vegetation period of the culture does not exceed 31 days, the socket of the bush in diameter can reach 28 centimeters. The leaves of the culture have a pleasant deep green color and are almost completely smooth. 
Burly
Spinach Fortress has high characteristics and excellent adaptive abilities, which allows it to bear fruit regardless of external conditions. This is an excellent high-yielding mid-season variety, the vegetation period of which lasts from 20 to 30 days. The diameter of the rosette of bushes does not exceed 25 centimeters. Bushes form a semi-raised, egg-shaped glossy leaves with subtle bubbles.
Important! Culture loves moisture, and therefore will require from the plant growing organization of high-quality and timely watering. She is not afraid of a mold infection and is highly immune to various diseases.The plant will be grateful for timely feeding nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
Matador
Having planted Spinach Matador on the site, you can be completely sure of receiving a generous harvest of juicy, fleshy, crunchy leaves that contain an impressive amount of macro- and microelements, vitamins and amino acids. Culture is the brainchild of Czech breeders who have spent a lot of time and effort on its breeding. 
From the moment of planting seeds into the ground to the first harvest, it takes from 30 to 50 days. Bushes have compact sockets that barely reach a diameter of 28 centimeters. During the growing season, the plant grows rather fleshy, smooth, oval-shaped glossy leaves of a grayish-green color. The culture has excellent immunity and is immune to most phytoinfections.
Did you know? The plant loves moisture and perfectly tolerates even long-term cultivation in a humid environment, but it does not respond well to drought.
It is characterized by resistance to low temperatures and bolting.
Mariska
The variety Marisk has long been appreciated by many domestic gardeners. The culture is distinguished by excellent frost resistance and is highly immune against phytoinfections. The plant is unpretentious, and therefore will not give the plant grower any extra trouble. The period from germination to full maturity takes from 20 to 31 days. Large, juicy and incredibly delicate leaves have a rich green color, contain iodine and an impressive amount of trace elements and vitamins.
Late ripening varieties and spinach hybrids
Especially fruitful and tasty will be spinach, planted in the fall, as it is more juicy and crispy. Due to the fact that autumn days are cooler and shorter than spring, the plant directs all its strength to the formation of foliage, which allows you to collect record-breaking yields. Late-ripening varieties are very popular with plant growers: they are tasty, have juicy and crispy leaves, which contain an impressive amount of nutrients.
Important! Spinach is a secondary plant that feels great in areas after peas, carrots and most cruciferous crops.However, do not grow spinach where there was growing lettuce or beets. It is desirable that the beds where spinach is grown are well lit, which does not allow the plants to suffer from a lack of ultraviolet radiation.
With the right choice of agrotechnical measures, you can expect to receive a generous harvest of spinach.
Victoria
Victoria spinach belongs to late-ripening varieties, which differ in later maturity than early and middle-ripening crops, and range from 19 to 37 days. Sowing of seeds of culture is carried out from May to November. 
Important! The variety is resistant to low temperatures, suitable for cultivation in the open field and is able to withstand the majority of mold infections.Shrubs varieties grow not very large and barely reach a diameter of 19 centimeters. The plant loves top dressing, and therefore will respond with generous productivity to the introduction of complex fertilizers, which include phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.
Korentz
The variety Korent is a beautiful late-ripening hybrid that will surprise plant growers with large rosettes and dark green leaves. The culture is unpretentious, resistant to adverse environmental factors, loves timely watering and is suitable for growing only in open ground. If it is planned to cultivate spinach in a greenhouse, then it is wiser to choose early or mid-season varieties.
Spokane
Spokane is the best late-ripening spinach variety of all seeds on the market today.
Did you know? The hybrid has tremendous vitality and can be successfully cultivated even in the most adverse conditions.
Culture demonstrates excellent immunity to bacterial, fungal and viral infections, it is resistant to attacks of pests, but will react poorly to a lack of light and incorrect watering. It is one of the most productive varieties, which makes it ideal for commercial cultivation.
In Europe, spinach is the number one product in every French, English, Swedish or German family, but in our country it has not yet received proper distribution. However, the benefits of systematically taking spinach are more than obvious, and therefore there is a high probability that our compatriots will soon appreciate all the beneficial properties of this plant.
