{"product_id":"spinach-bloomsdale-long-standing-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Spinach Bloomsdale Long Standing 1000 Non-GMO Heirloom Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(28, 73, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpinach Bloomsdale Long Standing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents the gold standard for home and market gardeners seeking reliable, bolt-resistant performance combined with exceptional flavor and yield. This \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 18, 243);\"\u003eAll-American Selections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e award-winning heirloom has earned its reputation as one of the most widely cultivated open-pollinated spinach varieties through generations of consistent performance and culinary excellence. The deeply savoyed, dark-green leaves deliver rich, sweet flavor with tender texture ideal for both raw salads and cooked applications. Bloomsdale’s superior bolt resistance extends the harvest window significantly, allowing gardeners to maintain productive plants well into warmer seasons when standard varieties typically flower prematurely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(27, 90, 17);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 6\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Spinach Bloomsdale Long Standing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-American Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most decorated open-pollinated spinach varieties — proven across generations of home and market gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Bolt Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stays productive well into warmer weather, extending your harvest window far beyond standard spinach varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply Savoyed Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, crinkled dark-green leaves deliver outstanding flavor and texture — exceptional raw in salads or cooked in any application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest tender baby leaves early or allow plants to mature for full-size cooking spinach — two harvests from one planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for consistent, reliable harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e DNA structure never altered from natural traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forgiving of small mistakes — thrives with basic gardening tools and common sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow 4–6 weeks before last frost in spring, or 6–8 weeks before first frost in fall. Spinach thrives in cool weather (35–75°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 2 inches apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to 4–6 inches apart once established for full-size heads, or harvest thinnings as baby spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — partial shade actually extends bolt resistance in warmer weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5–7.0. Work in compost before planting for best yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist — 1 inch per week. Drought stress accelerates bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer 3–4 weeks after planting to promote lush, leafy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin harvesting outer leaves once plants have 6–8 leaves. Cut leaves at the base — plants will continue producing. Harvest entire plant before it bolts for maximum yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby and tender mature leaves are exceptional raw — toss with lemon vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, and toasted pine nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilt in olive oil with garlic and a pinch of nutmeg — a classic French and Italian preparation in minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam 2–3 minutes and serve as a simple, nutrient-dense side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir into soups, lentil dishes, or minestrone in the final minutes of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend fresh baby spinach into smoothies — mild flavor pairs well with fruit without overpowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiche \u0026amp; Egg Dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic spinach quiche, frittata, or creamed spinach — Bloomsdale’s flavor shines in baked egg dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(192, 0, 0);\"\u003eOrder Bloomsdale Long Standing Spinach Seeds Today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd this AAS award-winning, bolt-resistant heirloom spinach to your garden and enjoy rich, savoyed leaves from spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Applies to harvested spinach leaves, not seeds. Per 1 cup (30g) raw spinach.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Carbohydrates: 1.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 0.9g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 121% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: 56% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate: 15% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 14% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron: 5% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 6% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloomsdale Long Standing has superior bolt resistance but will eventually bolt in sustained heat. Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks extends your harvest season. 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