Type
smooth leaf, hybrid
Spinach variety
Space Spinach
Space is a widely grown smooth-leaf spinach with quick growth and easy washing. It performs well for baby leaf or full-size harvests.
Days to maturity
40-48
Best for
salads, baby leaf, succession planting
About Space
Space is a smooth-leaf (flat) hybrid with upright, medium to dark green leaves that stay clean and wash easily, making it popular for both baby leaf and full-size bunching. It resists several races of downy mildew and is slow to bolt, giving reliable performance across multiple seasons. The upright habit and tender texture suit fresh salads as well as cooking.
Growing Space Spinach
Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for fall, spacing about 2 to 3 inches for baby leaf or 4 to 6 inches for full plants. Its upright growth holds leaves off the soil and reduces grit. Keep the soil consistently moist to avoid stress, and cut baby leaves at 3 to 4 inches for the sweetest, most tender flavor.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all spinach, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.