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	Spinach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae, native to central and southwestern Asia.
		Spinach is an important leaf vegetable, now grown throughout the temperate regions of the world.
		Spinach was first cultivated in southwestern Asia, perhaps in Persia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spinach (1537 words)

	Spinach, Commercial Vegetable Production Guides, North Willamette Research and Extension Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Spinach is a quick-growing, shallow-rooted crop that is not tolerant of water stress.
		Spinach for processing yields are approximately 8 to 10 tons per acre.
		Spinach is commonly packaged in 20 to 22-lb cartons packed 2 dozen each; or 7.5 to 8-lb cartons of 12 film bags, each 10 oz; or 20 to 25-lb bushel crates.
	oregonstate.edu /Dept/NWREC/spinach.html (1653 words)

	Spinach
		Spinach is a cool-season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family (Chenopodiaceae) as do beets and Swiss chard.
		The spinach may be sown 4 to 6 inches in-row and in rows as close as 10 to 12 inches at a depth of
		Fresh spinach, harvested with the crowns intact, is known in the trade as "crown-cut" spinach.
	www.ces.ncsu.edu /depts/hort/hil/hil-17.html (1358 words)

	Spinach
		Spinach is a good addition to stews and to soups that contain beans, pasta, or potatoes.
		Spinach is a mild-flavored vegetable with succulent leaves that are deep green and either slightly wrinkled or flat.
		As expected, spinach and kale eaters have a lower risk of macular degeneration, although blood levels of lutein have not correlated with risk of macular degeneration in one trial.
	www.pccnaturalmarkets.com /health/Food_Guide/Spinach.htm (1179 words)

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		We are eating record amounts of spinach — five times more fresh spinach than we did in the 1970s and the most since the '50s, when parents urged their kids to eat spinach to be strong, just like the cartoon sailor.
		Spinach has undergone such an extreme makeover that 56 percent of readers surveyed by the food magazine Bon Appétit ranked it as their favorite vegetable, beating out popular choices like asparagus and broccoli.
		Pre-washed spinach was a boon to busy cooks who didn't like the hassle of rinsing the dirt and grit from fresh spinach, but flat-leaf and baby spinach, in particular, needed gentle washing and quick cooling so they didn't turn slimy by the time they reached consumers.
	www.freshplaza.com /2005/02mei/2_us_spinach.htm (954 words)

	Cookbook:Spinach - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		Spinach is a green vegetable used as an accompaniment to main dishes, and as an ingredient in many other dishes (the term florentine in a recipe indicates the presence of spinach).
		Spinach is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine, where it is known as saag.
		Spinach is a 'cool season' crop, which means it's best planted in cold ground, at the end of the winter, making it available from early spring.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Cookbook:Spinach (338 words)

	Vegetable Dictionary - Spinach
		Spinach originated in Iran and was found in China by 64 A.D., and in Spain by 1100 A.D. Spinach was brought to American shores by the colonists.
		Spinach can be planted as soon as you dig up your soil in March or April.
		Spinach likes to be well watered and also likes to grow in a fertile, well drained soil.
	www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /firstgarden/planning/dictionary/veggies/spinach.html (193 words)

	Gardening/Spinach - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		The earliest spinach that finds its way to market is produced from seed sown in September or October, often protected by frames or other means through the severe winter, and cut soon after growth starts in early spring.
		Spinach is forced by placing sash over the frames in February and March, protecting the young leaves from severe freezing by mats or straw thrown over the frames.
		The spring and winter spinach should be sown in drills 12 to 14 inches apart, one ounce being sufficient for 100 feet of drill.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Gardening:Spinach (261 words)

	Watch Your Garden Grow - Spinach
		Spinach growing in the garden is a welcome sign of spring.
		Spinach can be grown as a spring and a fall crop.
		Spinach can be grown in hotbeds, sunrooms or protected cold frames for winter salads.
	www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /veggies/spinach1.html (639 words)

	Spinach
		Spinach is used as a leafy green and eaten raw in salads.
		Spinach should be harvested before bolting to reduce yellowing, breakage and other leaf deterioration, and to avoid development of the seed stalk.
		Spinach meant for processing has a higher yield per acre because of the dense planting, an average 13,200 pounds per acre could be expected.
	www.uga.edu /vegetable/spinach.html (2436 words)

	Spinach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		For a salad she may place spinach, mixed with the dressing, in a stainless bowl, the bowl placed over simmering water until the spinach wilts.
		This is a grateful performance, as simply cooked spinach is a lovely green, and the leaves retain their shape.
		The blanched spinach may be spread on a plate, decorated with lemon slices, and perhaps paprika.
	www.specialflavors.com /collection/vegetables/spinach.htm (1642 words)

	Spinach (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Spinach is thought to be native to Southwest Asia and unknown to the Greeks and Romans.
		Since the iron in spinach is in soluble form, the water left from cooking will contain that element, as well as other water-soluble nutrients that should be used instead of thrown away.
		Spinach is not usually classified by variety, but according to sowing time (spring, summer, and winter spinach) and harvesting method.
	www.innvista.com /health/foods/vegetables/spinach.htm (1303 words)

	Crop Profiles - Arizona
		Spinach has a deep taproot; however, the majority of its root system is located in the top two to four inches of the soil.
		Spinach should be treated when flies are migrating into the field; larvae are more difficult to control once they are in the heart of the plant.
		Spinach leaves that have been damaged by looper feeding or that are contaminated with larvae or larvae frass are unmarketable.
	cipm.ncsu.edu /cropprofiles/docs/AZspinach.html (12503 words)

	WHFoods: Spinach
		Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A, the latter notably through its concentration of beta-carotene.
		Rats given spinach or blueberry along with their chow, however, were protected: the size of the area of their brains damaged by the stroke was half that seen in the brains of the control rats.
		Spinach is among a small number of foods that contain any measurable amount of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings.
	www.whfoods.com /genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=43 (3231 words)

	5 A Day: Fruit and Vegetable of the Month: Spinach \| DNPA \| CDC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Spinach is believed to be of Persian origin and introduced into Europe in the 15th century (Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia).
		Not only is spinach low in calories, it is also a good source of iron and essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, minerals, and fiber.
		If spinach is to be eaten raw, dry it completely by using a salad spinner or by blotting it with paper towels.
	www.cdc.gov /nccdphp/dnpa/5aday/month/spinach.htm (1489 words)

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		Spinach plants can be started with seed and can be harvested 6 to 8 weeks later or when the largest leaves are 6 to 8 inches long.
		You can buy fresh bagged spinach that is already washed and ready to eat, or you can buy frozen chopped spinach, which is convenient if you want to add it to serve it cooked or add it to sauces or soups.
		Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and fiber.
	www.dole5aday.com /FoodService/Fun/Characters/F_Spinach.jsp (693 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Spinach - Herb Profile and Information
		Spinach grown in the open in winter, spring or autumn possesses no antirachitic properties that can be demonstrated by the methods employed.
		The conclusion was drawn by Boas that winter Spinach contains an amount of vitamin D which isnegligible compared with its content of vitamin A. The leaves contain a large proportion of saltpetre.
		The first sowing of Winter Spinach should be made early in August and again towards the end of that month, in some sheltered but not shaded situation, in rows 18 inches apart, the plants as they advance being thinned and the ground hoed.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/s/spinac80.html (592 words)

	Crop Tips and Recipes
		Spinach hails from southwestern Asia; it was given to China as a gift from Nepal in the first years of the T'ang Dynasty (early seventh century A.D.).
		Spinach spread slowly, finally reaching Europe with the invading Moors.
		Drain the cooked spinach in a colander or sieve, and press out any excess moisture with the back of a large serving spoon.
	www.brookfieldfarm.org /spinach.htm (533 words)

	Spinach
		Spinach is among the top-ranking anti-oxidant rich vegetables and a snap to grow in this area.
		Spinach grows in a wide range of soils provided they are moist and fertile.
		Spinach will bolt (flower) earlier in persistently hot weather; do not harvest after the plant has bolted, unless you like your spinach bitter.
	www.colostate.edu /Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/VegFruit/spinach.htm (514 words)

	Spinach
		Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a hardy, cool-season crop that can be planted in early spring or fall throughout South Carolina.
		Spinach grows well on a variety of soils, but it prefers a fertile sandy loam high in organic matter.
		Spinach should be ready to harvest in about 37 to 45 days after planting.
	hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1320.htm (852 words)

	Spinach
		New Zealand spinach should be started indoors in peat pots and transplanted after danger of frost in the spring.
		A. Malabar spinach, sometimes called summer spinach, is an attractive, glossy-leaved vine that grows rapidly during warm weather and produces edible leaves and shoots in 70 to 80 days.
		The so-called "New Zealand spinach" is Tetragonia expansa, a member of the Aizoaceae (carpet-weed) family, and is not a variety of spinach, Spinacia oleracea.
	aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu /plantanswers/vegetables/spinach.html (869 words)

	Greek-Recipe.com \| Ingredients - Spinach
		Fresh spinach will keep for three to four days in the fridge when it is well closed in a plastic bag.
		Fresh spinach has soil and sand in the leaves and requires careful washing.
		Spinach is very rich in beta-carotene and lutein, and also has antioxidant properties.
	www.greek-recipe.com /static/ingredients/spinach.html (197 words)

	Spinach Recipes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Spinach and Pear Salad With Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
		We are now in the season for blueberries and spinach and this is an excellent recipe to have during the hot weather we are having.
		This was the first time making spinach dip...this recipe was very easy to follow...unfortunately, I never got to make the pinwheels, as my family starting dipping the minute it was done...it was delicious...will try for pinwheels the next time.
	www.recipezaar.com /recipes/spinach (530 words)

	Beet Armyworm
		Spinach (90%) is produced primarily in Accomack and Northampton counties or what is otherwise known as the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
		Spinach (10%) has previously been grown in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach although no acres were reported for the year 2000 growing season.
		Spinach grown for fresh market production is often planted in narrow rows approximately 12 inches apart on 6- and 8-row beds.
	cipm.ncsu.edu /cropprofiles/docs/VAspinach.html (3749 words)

	Blog All - Spinach
		Drain the water from the spinach and chop coarsely.
		Place the spinach in the skillet and fry until the leafs wilt fully.
		The spinach requires the most work, because you have to cook it, and then remove as much water as you can from the leafs.
	www.accidentalhedonist.com /index.php/all?cat=269 (1063 words)

	Green, leafy spinach may soon power more than Popeye's biceps - MIT News Office
		Derived from spinach chloroplasts, PSI is 10 to 20 nanometers wide.
		Plants' ability to generate energy has been optimized by evolution, so a spinach plant is extremely efficient, churning out a lot of energy relative to its size and weight.
		The researchers ground up ordinary spinach and purified it with a centrifuge to isolate a protein deep within the cell.
	web.mit.edu /newsoffice/2004/spinach-0915.html (906 words)

	spinach - Bodybuilding.com Forums
		* Spinach is one of the best sources of dietary folate, a compound that has been shown to reduce the risk of birth defects, heart disease, and stroke.
		A member of the brassica family, spinach is an exceptionally nutritious food.
		Spinach is best eaten raw or lightly cooked having washed it and shaken it dry without adding any water.
	forum.bodybuilding.com /showthread.php?t=269357&page= (349 words)

	Alicia's Recipe Kitchen, Spinach recipes collected from box tops, cans, newspapers, magazines and friends. Includes ...
		Tear spinach into bite size pieces, add bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, cheese and eggs.
		Toss spinach, avocado, onion, feta, and walnuts in large bowl.
		Layer spinach, mushrooms, onions and peas, in a clear bowl.
	www.aliciasrecipes.com /spinach_recipes.htm (1334 words)

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