Bloomsdale Spinach

Spinacia oleracea 'Bloomsdale'

vegetable

Bloomsdale is a classic savoy-leaf heirloom spinach with heavily crinkled, glossy dark-green leaves and a rich, sweet flavor. Slower to bolt than smooth-leaf types, this cold-hardy long-standing variety gives a longer spring and fall harvest and stands up to winter with protection.

✅ Plant alongside

Good neighbors that attract beneficial insects or deter pests

• Radishes — Fast trap crop that lures leafminers and flea beetles away
• Sweet Alyssum — Attracts hoverflies that prey on aphids
• Onions — Deter aphids with their scent
• Strawberries — A traditional good neighbor

🛡️ Pest & disease prevention

Proactive ways to stop trouble before it starts — tap a name with an arrow for its full guide

• Leafminer →

  Float row cover to keep the fly from laying eggs; remove and destroy mined leaves; clear nearby weeds like lambsquarter and chickweed

• Aphids →

  Encourage hoverflies and ladybugs; rinse off colonies

• Slugs →

  Water in the morning, hand-pick at night, and set traps

🌾 Harvest & storage

Begin harvesting in about 37 to 45 days, picking outer leaves young and tender at 3 to 6 inches, or cut the whole rosette before it sends up a flower stalk. Harvest in the cool morning, and pick promptly once bolting begins.

🥗 Nutrition & benefits

Bloomsdale spinach is rich in iron, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K, with one cup supplying a full day of vitamin K, plus the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin that support eye health.