Spinach, F1 Hybrid (Broad Leaf) (WINTER) پالک

Approx 300-400 seeds in the pack

Spinach F1 Hybrid (Broad Leaf) is a high-yielding, fast-growing variety known locally as پالک. It produces large, tender, and dark green leaves ideal for cooking, salads, soups, and traditional dishes.

This hybrid is disease-resistant, heat-tolerant, and easy to cultivate, making it perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and commercial cultivation. Its leaves are nutritious, rich in vitamins and minerals, and have excellent flavor.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil:
Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.

2. Sowing Time (Pakistan):
Best sown from October to March for cool-season growth.

3. Sowing Method:

• Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays, nursery beds, or directly in garden soil.

• Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart for optimal growth.

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth.

4. Sunlight:
Requires full sun to partial shade for tender leaves and healthy growth.

5. Watering:
Water regularly; maintain consistent soil moisture to prevent leaf bitterness.

6. Germination:
Seeds germinate in 7–10 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care & Maintenance:

• Apply light nitrogen-rich fertilizer to encourage leafy growth.

• Remove yellow or damaged leaves to maintain quality.

8. Harvesting:
Leaves are ready to harvest in 30–40 days after sowing. Harvest outer leaves continuously or cut the entire plant when mature.

Features & Benefits:

• Large, tender, and dark green leaves

• High-yielding, fast-growing, and disease-resistant

• Ideal for cooking, salads, soups, and traditional dishes

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and commercial cultivation

• Nutritious, flavorful, and easy to grow