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Spinach (Palak)
पालक / Palak
Spinacia oleracea · Amaranthaceae
Fast-cycling leafy green with multiple harvests per planting. High N demand suits vermicompost and FAA-based fertility programs. Cool weather crop, susceptible to bolting in heat.
At a Glance
Duration
35 days
Organic Yield
12-18 t/ha (multiple cuts)
Organic Premium
+30%
Water Need
medium
pH Range
6 – 7
Soil Type
loam, sandy-loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
80-100 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
30 kg/ha
K
Potassium
30 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Sowing
Vermicompost 2 t/ha + FYM.
2
15 DAS
FAA foliar spray for fast N boost.
3
Multiple cuts
Harvest every 25-30 days, re-fertilize between cuts.