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Water Spinach requires regular watering, especially in autmnal/ spring heat waves. Do provide enough water to keep the soil moist but not soggy. PESTS The pests that attack spinach can cause the following symptoms - Leaves are left curling under, deformed, and yellowish; small shiny specks on leaves appear; Seedlings fail to emerge; poor germination; leaves and stems are partially defoliated etc. Pests affecting spinach mostly are Leaf Miners, Bolting, Mosaic Virus/Blight, Downy Mildew. 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. HOW TO HARVEST Keep an eye on your plants. Harvest when leaves reach desired size. Don’t wait too long to harvest, or wait for larger leaves; bitterness will set in quickly after maturity. The whole plant can be harvested at once, and cut at the base, or leaves may be picked off plants one layer at a time, giving inner layers more time to develop.