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11 Jun 18, Dhan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am searching the recommended fertilizer application rate for spinach in Australian climate ( Melbourne).

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13 Jun 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Any general fertiliser will do. 10-12% N 4-8% P 10-14% K - use 2-3 teaspoons to 9 liters of water. A bit more if the plants are well established less if small seedlings.

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07 May 18, Dhan Kathayat (Australia - temperate climate)

What is the recommended dose of chemical fertilizer for spinach in Australia?

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08 May 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Depends how rich your soil is to start with. If good soil then you wouldn't need any. If your soil needs some then wait until plants are established or put some in the garden before you plant. About 10-30 gms to 9 liters of water - 9 liter watering can from Bunnings.. Small plants about 10-15gms - bigger 20-30 gms. A heaped teaspoon is about 6-7 gms. Trial and error - go on the weak side rather than too strong to start with. Bigger veggies you can increase that to 100-120 - like corn.

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16 Apr 18, Phil (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi all. Just wondering has anyone had any expierience re different tasting varieties when cooked. This year I grew Amsterdam Giant and was somewhat dissapointed in the intensity of the flavour. Anyone with varieties that they can list that are good when cooked would be appreciated

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02 Jul 17, Scott (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I've had great success with English Medania Spinach from D.T. Brown seeds (in sub-tropical area). I planted about 6 weeks ago and they are ready for picking. Packet recommends planting August and Winter for my area.

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11 Mar 17, Viv Shakespeare (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I grew up in NZ and we grew and ate what we called spinach (english) or silver beet. I can easily buy the same silverbeet but never see english spinach, only 'baby'spinach. Not what I want on a winter's night. I thought it may be bought up by supermarkets from 'down south'. Also what did you mean by NZ Spinach? Thanks.

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12 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

New Zealand spinach, which also grows wild in south eastern Australia is a soft leafed groundcover with the name of Tetragonia tetragonioides. It is also called Warrigal Greens. It grows easily from cuttings and can be eaten raw or steamed. Normally only the tips and fresh growth are eaten. (http://www.gardenate.com/plant/NZ%20Spinach?zone=2)

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12 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Try a fruit shop or green grocer. In Victoria we can buy it in a bunch, including the roots (washed). Alternatively you could grow your own. Seed is readily available. All the best.

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15 Jul 16, Alan (Australia - arid climate)

What fertilizer should I use before planting silverbeat

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