A can of spinach and you can put as many evil criminals to flight. That’s the message most people got from the children’s series Popeye.
Although spinach doesn’t produce oversized muscles, it still has a lot to offer.
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Buying delicious spinach: This is what you need to know
The spinach season in Germany lasts from April to November. Spinach can be bought fresh at markets or supermarkets. But it is also available in a glass or frozen. Fresh, it can stay in the fridge for two to three days. Wrapped with a damp cloth it will last even longer.
Grow your own spinach: This is how it works
If you want to grow your own spinach, you should first fertilize the soil with some compost. The location should be sunny or slightly shady. Spinach is not particularly picky about the soil, so it does not need to be fertilized again later.
However, waterlogging and wind should be avoided. Plants are sown from March and can be harvested after just a few weeks. Tip: Even in Balcony box he thrives.
This is the best way to prepare spinach
Fresh spinach is nice and crunchy and can be prepared like a salad. The nutrients are preserved particularly well and can be absorbed directly by the body.
Alternatively, spinach can also be boiled or blanched. The stem ends are simply cut off and the spinach is briefly heated. Season with a little salt and pepper and you have a healthy side dish.
If you prefer something more Italian, you can blanch the spinach and sauté it in a pan with olive oil and garlic. At the end add some salt, pepper and lemon juice and you’re done.
