Greg's U-Pick Farm
9270 Lapp Road
Clarence Center, NY 14032
Email: csa@gregsupick.com
Direct Message:Facebook Page or Instagram
Phone: (716) 741-4239
Season:
Mid June- Early July, September- December
Preparing Tips:
Use spinach in salads and soups, or steam, blanch or sauté as a cooked vegetable.
Avoid aluminum pans because it gives it a grayish color.
Spinach becomes mushy and water logged if over cooked.
Recipes with Florentine in the name indicate spinach as an ingredient.
Storage Tips:
Unwashed spinach keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Info:
Provides high levels of vitamin A, folate, vitamin C and potassium.
HOW TO FREEZE SPINACH:
Cut off large, tough stems; discard all damaged leaves. Wash thoroughly several times., Blanch 1 lb. spinach in 2 gallons of water. Blanch for 2 minutes. Cool immediately in cold water, drain, package, and freeze.