Giant Noble Spinach is an heirloom, open-pollinated variety and the winner of the 1933 All-America Selections (AAS) Award, recognized for its large leaves, exceptional quality, and outstanding productivity. It is one of the most popular large-leaf spinach varieties, producing broad, thick, dark green leaves with a tender texture and rich, mild flavor, making it ideal for fresh salads as well as steaming, sautéing, soups, baked dishes, and green smoothies.
This vigorous variety develops large, highly productive plants. The outer leaves can be harvested continuously while allowing the plant to produce new growth, or the entire plant can be harvested once it reaches full size. It is typically ready for harvest in 45–50 days from sowing and is well known for producing large, uniform leaves of excellent quality throughout the growing season.
Giant Noble is well suited for cultivation in the Gulf countries during the agricultural season from October to February. Seeds can also be started in seed trays during September to produce transplants ready for planting at the beginning of the season. Sow the seeds directly 1–2 cm deep in the soil and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 5–10 days under suitable temperatures.
This variety performs best in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and benefits from regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging. It grows best in full sun during the cooler months or with morning sun and light afternoon shade during warmer conditions, producing large, tender, high-quality leaves throughout the season.
1/2tspoon in packet
