Grow spinach on pots

Vegetables are a unique addition, if not a basic constituent in our diet. They not only prevent common chronic disorders, but also more life threatening like cancer and heart diseases. in addition, vegetables and fruits improve overall digestive system by providing essential fiber to the body.

 
 Aside from adding vitamins and nutrients necessary to boost energy production within the muscle cells, fresh green leafy vegetables are also low in fat, a key factor to maintain weight loss.

whether you are a firm believer in healthy living . or just want to cut back on the extra pounds, eating vegetables regularly in meals or without,could be exactly what you need.

Major miracles that vegetables perform in our day to day lives, include, but not limited to adding iron, potassium, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, K among many other vital       nutrients required for body metabolism.

Okey, now you know why you should include this magic food in every meal, the question remains; are you willing to make it fun by growing your own favorite vegetable right inside your house?

First,you should consider the variety you wish to plant. Popular disease resistant varieties are :

• Melody 
• Nordic IV
• Tyee
• Olympia
• Wolter
• Baby's leaf hybrid

Spinach is probably the most favorite of all leafy vegetables. Some folks prefer it in salads, others like it whichever way you like your spinach, there is an easy way to grow and harvest your own throughout the year.

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What you need

1. Two kilo gramme container(plastic,glass,mould)
2. Square wooden tray for the seeds
3. Fertilizer rich in nitrates and calcium.(compost manure)
4. Hand spray
5. Quality seeds
6. watering can
7. Hose pipe.

Seed bed preparation
Now that you got everything you need, prepare to mix quality porous soil with the manure. When using fertilizer, be careful to use a minimum quantity as the seeds require natural soil topography to sprout. Otherwise use compost manure in the ratio of 1 : 2, of any measurement available.(manure:soil)
Check the soil pH and make sure it is neutral. Ph levels between six and seven is recommended. If necessary, add lime

• Level the soil mix with a ruler or a straight plank of wood.
• Make straight furrows across the bed
• Space the seeds evenly on the furrows                                             
• Cover lightly with dry grass.
• Water the bed moderately.

Watering should be done every other day until they are ready for planting.this should take two to three weeks.
It is important to place the bed where there is sunlight not forget to remove the dry grass after one week.
In the meanwhile prepare a soil mix similar to the one used for planting the seeds and fill the pots plant the spinach seedlings three quarters. Pant one plant per pot.
Spinach is prone to fungus diseases due to the cool and damp conditions it is grown under. They include; downy mildew, and fusarium wilt. However it is highly recommended to have a routine check of abnormal characteristics that might suggest inconsistency in growth of the vegetables.
Monitor for Aphids and four legged pests as the rabbits chief that usually raid spinach plants . Hose the immediately when you spot them.
Space the plant six inches in rows, and thirty to forty centimeters apart to get good air circulation and be sure to avoid water on the leaves in the evening.
The back yard is ideal for placing the pots containing your plants in order to access sunlight. The plants should also be fed every the week. Manure the plants lightly to replenish nutrients in the soil.
Harvesting

Just like any other lettuce, spinach leaves are harvested by order of older outer to new leaves. The inner leaves are left to continue growing for a later harvest. For a larger harvest, the plant may be cut an inch above the crown or base of the plant.

Spinach is ready to harvest thirty to forty days after planting. Consumption is best soon after picking, well,soon after you wash the leaves on cool running water.

Remember, do not store in a refrigerator for longer than eight hours in order to retain nutrients and its fresh taste.

Golden tip: Never prepare a salad or a sandwitch without spinach!

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