Fun Fact:
- The name Spinach comes from the Persian word ispanai, which means green hand.
- In medieval times, artists used the green pigment in Spinach for ink and paint.
Place of Origin:
- Iran
Produced:
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Kansas
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
Nutrients and Benefits:
- Spinach has a good source of folate, which is a vitamin. Folate is needed for the cells in our bodies to grow and multiply.
- An excellent source of beta carotene, which changes into Vitamin A
- Vitamin A helps keep our eyes, skin, and immune system healthy
- Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy
- Vitamin K helps keep our blood healthy
Nutrient Daily Value (DV):
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Raw:
- Vitamin A: 60% DV
- Vitamin C: 15% DV
- Vitamin K: 181% DV
Edible Parts:
- Leaves
Edible Colors:
- Green
Growing Season:
- Cool