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Spinach Variety Trials - Sortable Database

Below are listed the types of spinach tested in recent years by the Vegetable Program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Each column in the database tables can be sorted by clicking on the heading (ie. one click will sort the column in ascending order, two clicks will sort in descending order).

Spinach - Mature

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended spinach varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 1995

Spinach - Baby Leaf

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended spinach varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 1995

 

 

Explanation of rating system

  • *** Previously recommended varieties:
  • Planting Dates:
  • Early - early-mid May
  • Late - Late June
  • Spacing:
  • In row - 5 cm
  • Between row - 0.5 m
  • Bitterness:
  • 1 - Very mild
  • 5 - Very bitter
  • Taste:
  • 1 - poor
  • 5 - excellent
  • Leaf Type:
  • savoy - crinkled
  • semi - slightly crinkgled
  • smooth - smooth
  • Colour:
  • G - green
  • Y - yellow
  • D - dark
  • L - light
  • --- Data not available.
  • Overall rating:
  • 1 - poor
  • 5 - excellent

 
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