Spinacia oleracea
Is Spinach toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Spinach against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants (general list, not a page for this plant). This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Spinach
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 21 days
- Light
- bright, indirect light
- Harvest
- About 40 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 6 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Spinach about every 3 days and feed it about every 21 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Spinach toxic to cats and dogs?
We have not yet checked Spinach against the ASPCA plant list, so we cannot call it pet-safe. Check the ASPCA list or ask your vet before bringing it home.
How often should I water Spinach?
As a starting point, water Spinach about every 3 days and feed it about every 21 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Spinach need?
Spinach does best in bright, indirect light.
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