Spinach Palak Seeds

About Spinach Palak Seeds

Palak — a cut-and-come-again leafy crop; one sowing gives 3–4 cuttings.

• Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-12 days at 15-22C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 1.5-2 cm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-12 days at 15-22C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil continuously and lightly moist — the leaves toughen if it dries.
• Soil: Compost-rich, well-drained loam; pH 6.0-7.0
• Temperature: 10–25°C. Bolts above 30°C.
• Fertiliser: A light nitrogen feed after every cutting — new leaves return quickly.

Sowing season in India

September–January (rabi) — a winter crop. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Bolting in heat, white trails of leaf miner, downy mildew from overwatering.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.