Spinach Perpetual Gator is a vigorous leafy green grown for its large smooth oval leaves, good heat tolerance, and reliable performance across a long harvesting season. It is well suited to both baby leaf and full leaf production, with upright growth and strong bolting tolerance making it a practical choice for home gardens and productive vegetable patches.
Features
- Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
- Variety: Spinach Perpetual Gator
- Medium maturity
- Large oval shaped smooth leaves
- Good bolting tolerance
- Good plant vigour with upright growth
- Resistant to downy mildew
- Good heat tolerance
- Suitable for baby leaf and full leaf production
- Excellent for salads and stir-fries
- Product code: SPIPG
Why You Should Buy
This variety is a strong choice for growers wanting a dependable leafy green that handles warmth better than many traditional spinach types. Its smooth leaves are easy to harvest, the upright habit helps keep growth clean and accessible, and the option to pick either baby leaves or mature leaves makes it useful for a wide range of kitchen uses.
Growing Guide
Sowing window: Spring, summer and autumn, depending on your local climate. In warmer frost-free areas, it can be grown through much of the year.
Sow direct or raise seedlings in a moist, well-drained soil or seed-raising mix. Sow seed about 15 mm deep and keep evenly moist during germination. Germination is usually around 5–10 days in suitable conditions. Space plants about 30 cm apart with rows around 50 cm apart. Baby leaves can be harvested from around 40 days, with full leaf harvests from around 70 days.
Garden & Kitchen Appeal
Perpetual Gator is ideal for gardeners who want a productive leafy crop for repeat picking. The tender leaves are excellent in salads when young and work well in stir-fries, sautés, and cooked greens when more mature. Its tolerance to heat and mildew makes it especially useful for extended picking in warmer conditions.
FAQs
What makes Perpetual Gator a good choice for warm conditions?
It is noted for good heat tolerance, good bolting tolerance, and resistance to downy mildew.
Can I harvest it as baby leaf?
Yes, this variety is suited to both baby leaf and full leaf production.
When should I sow the seeds?
Sow in spring, summer and autumn, or nearly year-round in warmer frost-free climates.
How long does germination take?
Germination is usually around 5–10 days in suitable temperatures.
How long until harvest?
Baby leaves can be ready from around 40 days, with full leaf harvests from around 70 days.
