Ever experimented with harvesting spinach at different stages?

We’ve found that the timing of harvest can really change both the flavor and the productivity of the plant. When you harvest early, around the baby leaf stage, the leaves are sweeter and more tender - great for fresh salads. But letting the plant grow a bit longer gives you bigger, slightly stronger-tasting leaves that hold up better when cooked.

Another thing worth noting: harvesting outer leaves regularly rather than pulling the whole plant allows it to keep producing for longer. It’s a great way to stretch the harvest from a single container.

If you’d like more tips and want to learn how to grow spinach yourself in containers at home, feel free to check out our blog post. We covered everything step by step – from the first seeds to a full harvest.
https://dinasgarden.com/how-to-grow-spinach-in-containers-a-step-by-step-guide-for-beginners/

Yes, harvesting spinach when young produces the most tender shoots.

Letting it go too long produces tough shoots and the plant is likely to flower or bolt.