Olympia Spinach Seeds

Spinacia oleracea Olympia Spinach

Spinacia oleracea Olympia Spinach is a superior, fast-growing hybrid variety valued for its smooth, dark green leaves and exceptional resistance to bolting. Growing to about 8 to 10 inches tall with a spread of 6 to 8 inches, this variety is perfect for spring and fall vegetable gardens, raised beds, and container plantings where high yields and reliability are desired. Unlike older spinach varieties that go to seed quickly when temperatures rise, Olympia is celebrated as a "long-standing" favorite, offering an extended harvest window into late spring and early summer while providing top-tier resistance to Downy Mildew.

Culinary and Practical Uses

• The smooth, flat leaves are incredibly easy to clean (trapping less grit than crinkled "savoy" types), making them the preferred choice for fresh salads and sandwiches.
• The tender texture makes it excellent for quick sautéing, steaming, or wilting into pasta and quiches without becoming tough or stringy.
• A nutritional powerhouse rich in iron, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C, essential for supporting immune health and energy levels.

Characteristics

• Foliage: Smooth, thick, dark green leaves with an upright growth habit; the lack of ridges or curls makes washing easy and preparation fast.
• Growth Habit: vigorous, rosette-forming annual that matures quickly (approx. 45 days); bred specifically to resist bolting in response to longer days.
• Flowers: If exposed to excessive heat or day length, the plant produces tall central stalks with insignificant greenish flowers; this signals the end of the harvest window.
• Seeds: Harvested from dried seed stalks on mature plants; however, as an F1 hybrid, saved seeds may not produce plants identical to the parent.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; while it prefers cool weather, its bolt resistance allows it to tolerate more sun exposure than standard varieties.
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers fertile, well-draining soil with a neutral pH (6.5-7.5) and plenty of nitrogen.
• Water: Requires consistent, moderate watering; keeping the soil evenly moist is critical to preventing stress that triggers premature flowering.
• Spacing: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches apart and thin to 4 to 6 inches apart to allow for full leaf development and air circulation.
• Maintenance: Harvest outer leaves frequently for a continuous "cut-and-come-again" supply, or harvest the entire plant at maturity; mulch to keep roots cool.

Shipping Info

Olympia Spinach seeds ship as fresh, high-quality, viable seeds that are carefully packaged for stability and protection from damage during transit. Prompt shipping supports reliable germination and seasonally appropriate planting.