Guides 8 min read 2026-03-15
Growing Spinach Year-Round
Indian spinach (palak) bolts the second it gets warm. Here's how to outsmart it and keep fresh leaves on the table every week.
Succession planting
Sow a fresh tray every 14 days. By rotation you always have one tray germinating, one growing, one ready to harvest.
Beat the bolt
Switch to bolt-resistant varieties for summer: All Green, Pusa Bharati. Mulch heavily and keep soil cool with shade cloth.
Cut-and-come-again
Harvest outer leaves only, never the crown. One plant gives 5-6 harvests over 2 months.
Hydroponic backup
When summer wins, switch to a Kratky jar hydro setup indoors. Spinach loves the steady water and cool roots.
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