Matador spinach is a classic overwintering variety — for early spring and autumn cultivation. Fast-growing, dark green, large-leaved — visually more striking in salads than smaller-leaved varieties. Can also be grown as an intercrop — e.g. sown between lettuce rows, making fuller use of garden space.
Sowing
Sowing time: March or August–September. Spacing: 25×10 cm. Spring sowing is ready by May; autumn sowing overwinters and is ready from late March.
Uses: creamed spinach, lasagne, omelettes, smoothies. The large dark green leaves are also a beautiful base for salads. Two sowings per year give a virtually continuous fresh supply through spring, autumn and into mild winter.