Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and western Asia. It is of the order Caryophyllales, family Amaranthaceae, subfamily Chenopodioideae. Its leaves are a common edible vegetable consumed either fresh, or after storage using preservation techniques by canning, freezing, or dehydration. It may be eaten cooked or raw, and the taste differs considerably; the high oxalate content may be reduced by steaming. America Spinach is a high-quality, heat- and drought-tolerant spinach that is well-suited for spring sowing in long-day areas. Growing 8″ tall with thick, deep-green, savoyed leaves, the acclaimed variety is slow to bolt. A 1952 All-America Selections winner, it was developed by the Dutch seedhouse Sluis & Groot. It is a long-standing, compact Bloomsdale type and can be frozen, canned, or used fresh. 43-55 days. Cool Beans n Sprouts Brand Main picture does not indicate the amount being sent. You will receive the All seeds are grown and packaged to order in the U.S.A. Thank you for your order from a small, family-run business! Listing and template services provided by inkFrog