Spinach Seeds - Matador Viking
45 days. Spinacia oleracea. Matador Viking Spinach Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds, and fields. 1933 heirloom with smooth, dark green leaves and good bolt tolerance. Sometimes also written as Matador-Viking or Matador/Viking. Excellent for baby leaf or bunching and great for boiling, canning, and freezing. ~2,100 seeds/oz.
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Growing Matador Viking Spinach in the Vegetable Garden
Direct sow as soon as the soil is workable in spring or in late summer for fall. Plant 0.5 inch deep; thin to 2-4 inches in rows 12-18 inches. Keep soil evenly moist; cool, steady growth yields the sweetest, most tender leaves.
Succession sow every 2-3 weeks in the cool season. Harvest baby leaves at 3-5 inches, or pick outer leaves for bunching as the plants size up. Provide light shade in sudden heat to reduce bolting.
Harvesting of Matador Viking Spinach
Cut baby leaves early for salads or harvest outer leaves regularly. Rinse and chill promptly. Frequent picking encourages steady regrowth and clean, uniform bunches.
About Matador Viking Spinach Garden Seeds
Historic heirloom introduced in the early 1900s and prized for smooth leaves and dependable performance. Popular for fresh use and preserving.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Water the day before harvest and pick early morning to lock in sweetness. A light row cover speeds spring growth and shields baby leaves from pests."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Matador Viking Spinach Seeds Per Package:
- 4 g Packet - Approximately 295 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Bulk - Approximately 525 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 2,100 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 8,400 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 33,600 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Spinacia oleracea |
| Matador Viking Spinach Color: | Dark green, smooth leaves |
| Matador Viking Spinach Flavor: | Mild, sweet, tender |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 45 |
| Days to Germination: | 5-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 2-4 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0-7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 45-70 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | No |
| Plant Width: | 6-12 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 45-68 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Monitor leaf miners, aphids, and downy mildew; sow in cool weather, water evenly, and harvest promptly for best texture. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Cold, Frost |