Popeye’s favourite still going strong.

If you’ve been judging the flavour of spinach by what you get in the shops, it’s time you tried fresh-picked spinach from your own veggie garden. There’s a world of difference in goodness and flavour, and we’ve tracked down varieties that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re a keen urban farmer or just a dabbler, growing your own leafy green veg to cut and come again is one of the easiest gardening achievements.