How to Grow Spinach Microgreens
Spinacia oleracea
Your complete guide to growing Spinach Microgreens.
📷 Wikipedia: SpinachWhen to Plant Spinach Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Spinach Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Similar cool-season preferences and harvest schedule
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and thrips
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar growing conditions
Compatible brassica family with similar nutrient and light requirements
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space utilization
Repels ants and rodents that may damage microgreen trays
Nitrogen fixation benefits spinach growth and similar moisture needs
Compatible growth rates and helps break up soil compaction
✗ Keep away from
Aggressive growth can overshadow and compete with slower-growing spinach
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit spinach germination and growth
Produces allelopathic substances that can stunt spinach growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
