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Plant in mid-August for a fall crop, ensuring that soil temperature is on the lower side for that month.Add aged manure to the soil about a week before planting.Although seedlings can be propagated indoors, it is not recommended as seedlings are hard to transfer.Sow seeds ½ to 1 inch deep, cover lightly with dirt. Sow about 12 seeds per ft of row, or sprinkle over a wide row or layer.WATERING Spinach requires regular watering, especially in autmnal/ spring heat waves. Do provide enough water to keep the soil moist but not soggy.SOIL Spinach grows most quickly in well-drained, loamy soil rich with a pH of 6.5 to 7.SPOT Select a site which receives proper sunlight or gets lightly shaded.TEMPERATURE Soil should not be warmer than 21ºC [70º F] in order for germination.