Spinach Spinach is high in vitamin A. Toss raw spinach in salads, or steam cook greens to preserve flavor and vitamins.
Spinach is ideal for canning and freezing.
Sow directly in the garden as early in the spring as possible. Plant 6 inches apart in the rows. Space rows 18 inches apart. Days to germination 8-10. Seed again in late summer for a fall harvest.