Help with spinich

[Dwayne]

I want to grow spinach next summer. I don't want to eat it all, nor do I
want to freeze it all. I also don't want have to pressure cook it. That
only leaves hot or cold bath canning, and I assume it will have to do done
with canning salt and vinegar.

Has anyone out there tried it, what results have you had, or is it
impossible? I've looked in my canning books and havent found anything to
indicate I can do it.

Thanks, Dwayne

[Marilyn©]

I've never tried to can spinach because I'm the only one in my family who likes it canned.
Everyone else will eat it fresh in spinach salad, so I usually eat the fresh from the
garden in season and buy a can or two of canned from the store strictly for me. But I did
look at the National Center for Home Food Preservation's website (if you've never visited
it, do take a look) and they have instructions for canning spinach. I may try it myself
next summer.

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_04/spinach_greens.html

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[Ellen Wickberg]

I would suggest that you buy a can and try it before you work on canning
it.. Many people who like fresh spinach do not like it canned, the taste is
quite different.(although obviously some do) Ellen

[Scott]

In article <BA3D9E80.1EF2%e...@paralynx.com>,
Ellen Wickberg <e...@paralynx.com> wrote:

> I would suggest that you buy a can and try it before you work on canning
> it.. Many people who like fresh spinach do not like it canned, the taste is
> quite different.(although obviously some do) Ellen

Popeye!!

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[Mahasamatman]

Freezing is really the best way to go.

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[Dwayne]

Thanks. Do you have any idea how long it will last frozen, and does it
change the texture of the plant when you are getting ready to use it after
thawing it out?

I have read that greens are very useful in preventing excessive degeneration
of vision in older people. I don't remember what it is that greens have
that does this, but I don't want that ruined by freezing or canning either.

I read an article that gave me that information and spinach was about 4 or 5
down the list of greens that are more beneficial. However I am prepared to
eat 2 or 3 times more of it than collards or mustard greens etc.

Thanks again. Dwayne

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