Specially selected by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Spinach Picasso F1 Hybrid (Spinacia oleracea) is a dark green, semi-savoy-leaved variety producing plenty of 'baby leaves'.

Sow seeds from March to August. Keep well watered during dry weather.

As well as being delicions, spinach is rich in Vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, lutein (which helps protect against eye disease) and dietary fibre.


Spinach can be grown all round the year during winter time in a sunny windowsill and during summer can be grown in a small area in your garden.

When picked as Baby leaves are excellent as a green addition to salads and also can be quickly steamed or boiled.

Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, foliate, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, folic acid, copper, protein, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.

You can enjoy your little plot of spinach in your own Garden with Kew Royal Botanic Garden latest Urban Garden Collection of Spinach Picasso. Exploring new cooking ideas all round year with freshly grown and delicious spinach as an excellent part of your new healthy diet.