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Spinach is a cool-weather vegetable related to beets and Swiss chard. A fast-growing plant, it yields many leaves in a short time in the mild weather of spring and fall. When growing spinach, the trick lies in making it last as long as possible, especially in the spring, when lengthening days shorten its life.Plant spinach during the cool weather of spring and fall. Space spinach plants 12 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.0. Start off the growing season right by mixing in several inches of aged compost or other rich organic matter into your native soil. Check soil moisture often or consider using a soaker hose to keep moisture levels consistent. For tender and rapid leaf production, feed regularly with a water-soluble plant food. Harvest spinach starting with the outermost leaves once leaves are large enough to eat.