Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Food Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Spinach
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
पालक
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Spinat
Französisch Rettich
In French
Épinards
radis français
In Spanish
Espinacas
rábano francés
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Espinafre
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Szpinak
French Radish
In Latin
Spinach
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anserineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spinach and French Radish
Season and care of Spinach and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is Not Available and French Radish season is Not Available. The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Spinach and French Radish Physical Information
Spinach and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Spinach and French Radish are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and French Radish
Care of Spinach and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.