What are the 3 types of Spinach ?
Savoy - curly leaves
Semi-Savoy - blends Savoy curly leaves and flat leaf. This spinach is slightly crinkled
Flatleaf - smooth pointed leaves, mild flavor and most popular in the US.
Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach pictured in this post is one of the best spinaches to grow hydroponically. Bloomsdale’s characteristics are: Crinkled dark green leaves with a sweet nutty flavor. Known as the Baby Spinach this spinach takes 45 days to maturity and can be harvested sooner.
Bloomsdale Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, K, Iron and Folate. It is sometimes referred to as Curly Spinach. Most of the seed companies stock the Bloomsdale Spinach.
What other Savoy spinach is good for hydroponics?
Monnopa - a low-acid sweet spinach
Noble Giant - glossy leaves
New Zealand - produces triangle shaped leaves