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Buying Tips

Spinach is available year-round, but is best in fall and spring, since it grows best in cool weather. Spinach should be slightly crisp and bright green. Avoid yellowing leaves or those that are wet and rotting.

Varieties

Spinach can have either flat or slightly crinkled leaves. It is often available as baby spinach, which is especially useful for salads. Spinach can be purchased fresh, frozen, or canned. Fresh spinach is sold in bunches or already washed and sealed in plastic bags. A number of other greens that are similar to spinach are often sold in specialty stores. These include New Zealand spinach, which comes from a different plant family.

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