Spinacea oleracea F1 Apollo – early and high-quality spinach

Spinacea oleracea F1 Apollo is a high-quality, early spinach variety distinguished by its fast-growing, dark green leaves and excellent flavor. Apollo is ideal for both commercial cultivation and home gardens, as this variety is both quick to harvest and reliably produces high yields. With its sturdy leaf structure and continuous leaf growth, F1 Apollo is perfect for fresh consumption, salads, smoothies, or cooking.

Characteristics of Spinacea oleracea F1 Apollo

• Leaves: dark green, glossy and firm, ideal for processing and fresh consumption

• Growth: fast growing, early, suitable for both open ground and greenhouse cultivation.

• Harvest period: Can be harvested continuously once leaves reach a usable size

• Disease resistance: improved resistance to foliar diseases and fungi

• Use: fresh in salads, smoothies, cooking or steaming

F1 Apollo combines premium leaf quality with reliability, making it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and commercial spinach growers.

Benefits of Spinacea oleracea F1 Apollo

1. Early harvest – produces young, tasty leaves quickly

2. High quality leaf – dark green, firm and glossy, ideal for market or home use

3. Fast growth – suitable for short cultivation cycles and continuous harvesting

4. Reliable yield – uniform leaf growth with consistent quality

5. Versatile use – suitable for salads, cooking, smoothies and baby food

These properties make F1 Apollo both functional and culinary attractive, making it ideal for a variety of applications in the kitchen or as a sales product.

Sowing and cultivation

• Sowing period: early cultivation from February in the greenhouse, outdoors from March-April, depending on the region

• Sowing density: 20–25 g per 100 m² for dense coverage and continuous harvest

• Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter and neutral to slightly alkaline

• Water and nutrition: water regularly and fertilize lightly for optimal leaf growth

• Harvest: Pick the leaves when they are 8–12 cm large, continuous picking possible

Apollo quickly develops firm, tasty leaves and is very suitable for intensive cultivation and short-cycle harvesting systems.

Application in garden, greenhouse and commercial cultivation

• Greenhouse – ideal for early and continuous harvesting

• Outdoors – suitable for open ground cultivation in spring and autumn

• Gardens – compact plant structure makes F1 Apollo suitable for vegetable gardens

• Culinary application – perfect for fresh salads, smoothies, stir-fries and baby food

• Combinations – can be combined with other leafy greens such as arugula, lamb's lettuce or Swiss chard for a varied range

F1 Apollo offers flexible growing options and is a reliable choice for both hobby and commercial growers.