{"product_id":"spinach-matador-organic-seeds","title":"Spinach ‘Matador’ Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpinach ‘Matador’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e), a premier European heirloom renowned for its high yield, robust health, and rich, buttery-mild flavor. Featuring lush, semi-savoyed (crinkled) dark green leaves, this heritage variety is prized by market gardeners and homesteaders alike for its exceptional physical endurance through cool weather and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered by nature for reliability, 'Matador' is notably slow to bolt during warm spring spells, allowing for an extended harvest window compared to standard varieties. Rich in iron, vitamins A and C, and essential minerals, the tender young leaves are ideal for fresh salad mixes, while mature leaves hold their texture beautifully when sautéed, steamed, baked into savory pastries, or blended into morning smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic Heirloom:\u003c\/b\u003e Grown sustainably without synthetic chemicals, preserving authentic heirloom genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlow to Bolt:\u003c\/b\u003e Superior heat tolerance extends harvest windows into late spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrost Hardy Powerhouse:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in winter cold and frost, producing sweet, dark green leaves throughout the chilly months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Nutrient Density:\u003c\/b\u003e Packed with iron, antioxidants, and vitamins for healthy homestead dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut-and-Come-Again Harvests:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast-growing leaves bounce back quickly after picking for continuous harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/i\u003e 'Matador'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool-season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Compact rosette (\u003ci\u003eNon-vining\/Bushy leafy greens\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn to Early Spring (sow successionally every 3 weeks for non-stop greens).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Autumn through Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Autumn to Mid-Winter (grow in cooler, shaded positions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (appreciates light afternoon shade during warmer shoulder seasons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 10mm–15mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 20cm–30cm apart between plants (thin baby leaf crops to 10cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 25cm–35cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 10°C–20°C (germination drops significantly in soil temps above 24°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 40–50 days (harvest outer baby leaves from 30 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow seeds into rich, nitrogen-rich soil amended with well-rotted compost. Keep soil consistently moist to prevent stress bolting. Harvest outer leaves individually to allow the central crown to continue producing fresh growth throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds per pack \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54550901555473,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Spinach_matador_seeds.png?v=1788310233","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/spinach-matador-organic-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}