Hey folks! I planted some spinach seeds at the end of April, but unfortunately, they've bolted on me. I've realized that spinach can be quite tricky with the weather, and honestly, I'm not sure I want to try growing it again.
I have two spinach plants in a 5-gallon pot, and I'm thinking about pulling them out to make way for some pepper seedlings. Is it okay to reuse the soil from the spinach plants, or should I replace it entirely? If reusing is fine, are there any specific steps I need to take to prepare the soil? I've seen comments about how plants can deplete the nutrients in soil, so I'm just a bit worried. Thanks!
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I usually let the seeds mature on at least some of the bolted plants and then reseed the area. Just a thought if you decide to give spinach another shot in the future!
Yeah, it’s totally fine to reuse the soil! Adding some compost wouldn’t hurt at all. And if your new plant has any trouble with growth, you can always throw in some fertilizer later on. Good luck with the peppers!
You don’t need to replace the soil unless it was really infested or the spinach was sick. Just amend it with some nutrients like compost or fertilizer, and you should be good to go!
Thank you!
Thank you!