Baby Spinach

Description

Baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea), is just a young spinach harvested early between 15 – 35 days after planting, usually for its tenderness and sweeter flavor than mature spinach. Moreover, they are so clean and mild in flavor that leaves and stems can be eaten raw.

Varieties grown in Kenya include Ford Hook Giant, King of Denmark, New Zealand, Bloomsdale long-standing, Giant Noble, and Early hybrid no. 7.
They are best for diabetics, pregnant women, anemic, hypertension and stroke, fighting cancer, improving eye health, and insulin sensitivity. Are rich in vitamins A, B6, C,D, E, K, Zinc, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, and calcium. The Lucronides and methlenedioxyfavol in them help prevent breast and ovarian cancer; boost the immune health system, and bone density, prevent Spina bifida diseases in inborns at the development stage, lower blood sugars, and improve iron secretion to increase blood capacity.
Used in salads, soups, sautées, or eaten raw/cooked.