The answer here is definitely pull it out. It will be quite bitter once it bolts. Replant but I would hold till the main heat leaves. Spinach will do well into November and a frost will only sweeten it when picked. Happy Planting.
The spinach I planted is bolting. Should I cut off the flower stalk, or pull it out and plant more spinach?
Spinach is a cool weather plant, like lettuce and cabbage. Plant in batches, about 10 days apart and plant some in the shade for a continuous supply throughout the growing season. Try using small containers indoors in indirect light as well.
Reply:Spinach is a cool season crop and starts to bolt when the weather gets hot. When the flower stalk starts to show, I harvest the leaves within days and pull out the plant. You can plant more spinach for a second crop in the fall. Try to find bolt-resistant cultivars which will keep longer and plant in partial shade for a cooler environment. Mulch the plants to keep the soil cool.
Reply:Pick it and plant more. You can also plant in batches a few weeks apart so you have a continuous harvest. I always pluck leaves as it's growing and eat them but if it's gone to seed just pick it and eat it. enjoy!
Reply:Pull it out and use it up. It'll become bitter.
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