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Cultivation

Fresh Spinach Consumption

Spinacia oleracea L.

The use of spinach for fresh consumption requires the selection of varieties with specific organoleptic properties, resistance to bolting, and the ability to maintain leaf turgor after harvest.

In the reference 90 varieties crop Spinach, where this is mentioned in the description.

For fresh consumption, savoy and semi-savoy types of spinach are prioritized as they possess better flavor qualities and appearance. Unlike smooth-leaf varieties intended for industrial processing, these types are bred with a reduced oxalic acid content.

An important segment is the production of 'baby spinach,' which is harvested at early growth stages to ensure a delicate leaf texture. Critical factors when growing for the fresh market include resistance to bolting, which prevents coarsening and the development of bitterness, as well as the control of nitrogen fertilizer levels to minimize nitrate accumulation.

Fresh spinach imposes strict requirements on shelf life, as the product rapidly loses turgor. Variety selection is based on the leaves' ability to maintain an attractive appearance during transportation and storage until consumption.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Spinach mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Mazurka

Protection expired

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Royal Sluis BV (NL)

CZ HR NL SK
5 records

Pungi

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
10 records

El Furio

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG / SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG

NL UA
8 records

Crater

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Philip Simons

NL
6 records

El Real

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Sputnik

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

SSC JP

FR NL
6 records

Volans

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Nunhems B.V.

NL
9 records

Lizard

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
6 records

SV1846VC

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
6 records

Silverwhale

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Kees Reinink

NL UA
4 records

Melville

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
6 records

Spiros

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

BEJO ZADEN B V

NL
4 records

Dracus

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Philip Simons

NL
5 records

Antigua

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Palco

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NUNHEMS

NL
4 records

Blobfish

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
4 records

Cugoe

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
4 records

El Majestic

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
7 records

GTO

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL UA
5 records

Banjo

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
4 records

Cougar

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Henk Driessen

NL UA
6 records

Emilia

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Pop Vriend Seeds B.V.

NL PL
4 records

Monza

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Pop Vriend, NL

NL
4 records

Eagle

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records