Minkar
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Philip Simons
NL
5 records
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.
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.
Jeep
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Enza Zaden Veheer B.V.
NL
UA
5 records
Renegade
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
BEJO ZADEN
NL
6 records
Yukon
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Hehk Driessen
NL
UA
5 records
Solomon
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
NL
5 records
Woodduck
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Santa Cruz
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Pop Vriend Research B.V.
NL
4 records
Bolero
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
NL
PL
4 records
Gigante ď inverno
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
CZ
IT
3 records
Boa
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
NL
UA
5 records
SV2141VB
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Bayer Holland B.V.
NL
5 records
Gorilla
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan, NL
NL
4 records
Fagot
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Pop Vriend Research B.V.
NL
3 records
Finwhale
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Escape
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
5 records
Accordion
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
KWS VEGETABLES B.V.
NL
UA
4 records
Pershing
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
BEJO ZADEN
NL
4 records
Riccio d'Asti
Protection expiredSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
CZ
IT
3 records
Tarpy
TerminatedSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
van Diemen Marcel
NL
UA
3 records
Polydane
TerminatedSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Daehnfeldt Hayetr O A/S (DK)
DK
HR
3 records
Castula
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
NUNHEMS
NL
5 records
Andromeda
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Nunhems B.V.
NL
6 records
Taliabu
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
5 records
Sumbawa
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
NL
4 records