spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Layer 4 · Herbaceous
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Fast-growing annual plant originating from Central Asia, cultivated for its nutritious leaves. It adapts very well to autumn and spring sowing in agroforestry kitchen gardens. Requires fertile soils and constant moisture to prevent premature flowering.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees spinach grows well with

We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.

See the central trees

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Herbaceous up to 0.3 m
Mature diameter: 0.3 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February — Planting
March — Harvest — Planting
April — Harvest — Planting
May — Harvest
June
July
August
September — Planting
October — Harvest — Planting
November — Harvest
December — Harvest

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: Its leaves are widely consumed in cooking, rich in iron, minerals and vitamins.

Where to buy

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.