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Product Details
Product Details
Dark green, smooth, oval-shaped leaves are a versatile addition to the kitchen! 'Matador' has great, sweet flavor as a mature plant, can also be enjoyed as a baby green in salad mixes, and has the perfect texture for cooked dishes, such as risotto. Productive plants yield smooth, easy-to-clean leaves. Grows especially well when sown for fall harvest.
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- Variety Info
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- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 28–48 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Southwest Asia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual. Very cold hardy; fall-sown plants may overwinter even in climates with sub-zero temperatures.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 6"–8" tall
Variety Info: Dark green, oval-shaped leaves. 'Matador' is cold hardy with sweet flavor; and slow to bolt in warm weather.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is above 40°F; ideally 50°–75°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 weeks before your average first fall frost date. If mulched, spinach can overwinter in sub–zero temperatures. Soil temperatures above 85°F halt germination.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ½"
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds 6"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall thin to 1 every 6"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick individual leaves from outer edges of plant as they become big enough to use or cut the whole plant 1" above the ground; new leaves will be produced. When picking individual leaves, also removing the leaf stem at the same time is best; this reduces vulnerability to disease during die-back and conserves plant energy. Harvest before the plant sends up a flower stalk (bolting). Just prior to bolting, leaves take on an "arrowhead" shape, adding small keel shapes to the base of the leaf.
- Lonnie S.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsNov 2, 2026Matador spinach
So far I got them to sprout from seed they are filling out my container looking healthy I will purchase again
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningNov 3, 2026Hey Lonnie,
We're so happy to hear that our Matador Spinach Seeds sprouted great for you! They look very healthy in your photo. We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Thanks so much for the support, and we look forward to having you back!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Lauren G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 25, 2026So much fun to grow
I picked seeds that would be easy to grow with my toddler and these exceeded my expectations. The leaves were huge and easy to clean. They survived a harsh frost we had too.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Lilli F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJun 12, 20245 Stars
This spinach grew so well and got massive! I will definitely be using these seeds again.
- Alma H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 23, 20245 Stars
I have always had trouble with Spinach. This time I think I might be successful.
- Centella J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 22, 20235 Stars
Love your seeds. The only ones I use in my garden
