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title: "Is this how spinach normally looks early on?"
description: "Is this how spinach normally looks early on?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/x8_aVt91R1-MU6xd79uMKQ/646c3d1fd7e36c7d47040e3d"
community: "Edible Gardening"
author: "Kayla"
published: "2023-05-23T04:12:15.168Z"
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# Is this how spinach normally looks early on?

_Posted by Kayla on 2023-05-23_

Is this how spinach normally looks early on?

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## 5 comments

### Lucyfern commented on 2023-05-23

Yes the initial leaves are much thinner than the coming leaves, but I see why it can look like there’s some other plant germinating there

### Hailey commented on 2023-05-23

Yes! I just planted spinach not too long ago and thats what they first look like. They grow very tall quick!

### Sadkidonlamp commented on 2023-05-23

I was thinking of planting spinach but decided on parsley! Keep posting I would like to keep up on these plants!

### Lexi commented on 2023-05-29

Yup!!!!

### Kayla commented on 2023-05-30

Thank you all!!

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