Does spinach grow well in containers?

Spinach can be grown from seed or starts. Plant your container grown spinach in pots that are 6-12 inches (15-30 cm.) across in soil amended with compost to aid in water retention and place in full sun. The soil pH should be around 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the best container to grow spinach in?

Choose a wide-mouthed pot that is about 6 to 8 inches deep. You can also use a garden box, wooden box, even a crate as a planter for the spinach. Sow the seeds in ½-inch deep soil. After planting the seeds, they should germinate within 5 to 14 days.

How much space does Malabar spinach need?

Malabar spinach is typically grown on a tower, fence or tepee style trellis. Four trellised plants will occupy a space 18 inches (45 cm) square at maturity.

Is Malabar spinach easy to grow?

Malabar spinach is easily grown from the small rounded seeds. This warm season vegetable is very frost sensitive and should not be planted outdoors until a few weeks after all danger of frost has passed. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Seeds should germinate in 10 days to 3 weeks.

Is Malabar spinach invasive?

Frequent pruning and harvesting of the green leaves and shoots is good for the plant and can promote more leafy and bushy growth. Because this plant self-seeds easily, you will need to remove the berries or prevent the vines from flowering. Malabar spinach can become an invasive plant if not managed properly.

What can I plant next to Malabar spinach?

Malabar Spinach – This is a marvelous companion for Brassicas, eggplant, leeks, lettuce, peas, radishes, and particularly strawberries. They will not do well if they are planted beside potatoes.

What should you not plant near spinach?

Another plant that will fight with your spinach for nutrients is the potato. While many people consider potatoes to be a good companion, we don’t recommend them. If planted too close, they will consume all the spinach’s nutrients as potatoes are super-thirsty plants.