### plant | tracheophyte | herb:

Spinach
* Most spinach contains calcium
  - chemicals
  - chlorophyll
  - proteins
  - several other vitamins
* Most spinach grows in climates
  - gardens
  - temperate climates
  - on fields
* Most spinach has flexible stems
  - green leaves
  - vegetables
  - needs water
* Most spinach promotes growth
  - hair growth
* Most spinach promotes healthy growth
* Some spinach belongs to families.
* Some spinach contains acid
  - sugar
* Some spinach develops flowers
  - green flowers
* Some spinach grows in ranges
  - vines
* Some spinach has shelf life
  - short shelf life
  - similar grow conditions
  - interferes with absorption
  - lowers blood pressure levels
* also stimulates the liver and also has a laxative effect.
* antioxidant powerhouse, bursting with betacarotene, vitamin C and folic acid.
* close relative, and they both are prepared the same way.
* contains DDT, permethrin, chlorthalonil and other carcinogenic pesticides
  - huge amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C which stimulate hair growth
  - oxalic acid
* cooks very quickly.
* cool season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family along with Swiss chard and beets.
* cool-weather crop that grows best in early spring
  - vegetable related to beets and Swiss chard
* delicate leaf that cooks rapidly.
* does best in spring and fall seasons and has a tendency to bolt in the hot summer months
  - well in the cool weather of Autumn
* does, in fact, have far greater strength building properties than other vegetables.
* flowering plant.
* germinates well in cool wet soil.
* good source of lutein.
* great accompaniment to seafood or poultry
  - non-heme source of iron, along with lentils, tuna and eggs
* green leafy vegetable rich in iron and vitamin C that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.
* grows in a wide range of soils provided they are moist and fertile
  - quickly, increasing in yield right up to the full heat of summer
* grows well in partial to full sun
* has a high demand for nitrogen and potassium
  - much more recent history in Europe than many other vegetables
  - little cellulose while artichokes have a lot
  - lots of dietary iron
  - much calcium, but in a form that is indigestible
  - no more iron than cabbage
  - oxalates, which bind most of the calcium and make it largely unusable
  - sweet taste
* improves health.
* includes cell membranes
  - cells
  - corpi
  - cytoplasm
  - nuclei
  - plasma membranes
  - sections
  - vacuoles
* is adapted to a range of soil types, from light and sandy to silty clay loams.
* is also a good Alkaline-forming vegetable, as are alfalfa sprouts
  - heavy feeder
  - rich in the powerful carotenoid anti-oxidants lutein and zeaxanthin
  - an unusual vegetable
  - another green that can be cooked or used in salads
  - characterized by a strong, vertically and deeply penetrating taproot
  - cold hardy, and a number of cultivars of lettuce also survive freezing temperatures
  - eaten in several ways
  - extremely rich in blood purifying chlorophyll
  - fairly resistant to frosts
  - fast growing and very nutritious
  - gently steamed and seasoned with garlic, green onions and a touch of sesame oil and salt
  - green , but it contains oxalic acid, which reduces iron absorption
* is grown commercially on deep, loam soils
  - in the cooler regions of California
  - harvested by cutting the stem below the head or rosette of leaves
  - healthy in limited amounts
* is high in iron and many nutrients
  - potatoes notable for their potassium content
  - ideal for canning and freezing
  - in any case better known for laxative qualities than any of instantaneous energizers
  - loaded with vitamins and minerals
* is low in calories, fat and cholesterol free
  - more popular in the eastern States, where it is widely used in pre-packs
  - often green
* is one of the most cold tolerant vegetable plants
  - nutrient dense foods on the planet
  - packaged in air, or in nitrogen gas to extend shelf life
  - part of spinach
  - particularly sensitive to soil acidity
* is rich in folic acid which can act as an antidepressant
  - iron and potassium, with a high content of carotenoids, which fight cancer
  - vitamins, iron, folate and carotenoids
  - richer in iron, folate and vitamin A, but broccoli provides more vitamin C and calcium
  - shallow rooted
  - sold loose, bunched, packaged fresh in bags, canned, or frozen
  - succulent, tender, pure and clean from tip to stem
  - the lightest kind found among garden vegetables
* is very low in oxalates which taste tangy, like lemon
  - pH-dependent
* kills herbivorous reptiles.
* leafy green vegetable that grows best in cool weather.
* leafy, green vegetable grown as an annual.
* long day plant and also a dicot.
* long-day plant.
* loves an organically rich soil and well drained beds
  - rich, free draining soil
* minor crop in Western Australia but demand has increased in recent years.
* plant for all seasons except hot summer.
* prefers cool weather.
* ranks second on our list of healthiest vegetables.
* requires a high level of fertility, especially nitrogen.
* requires a uniform supply of moisture to produce a high quality crop
  - to produce a high-quality crop
  - rich garden soil with abundant nitrogen
* responds to lime.
* soft leaf with a strong flavor, and can be served in salads or cooked.
* suffers greatly from overcooking.
* super food loaded with tons of nutrients in a low calorie package.
* touchy crop, hard to grow and harvest in large amounts.
* useful source of vitamins A, B and C and calcium.
* very versatile vegetable and can be eaten raw or cooked.
* winter vegetable that grows best in cold weather.