Spinach introduction

Nutritious Vegetables Sources of Iron

Spinach (Amaranthus spp) is a popular vegetable because of its delicious taste and rich benefits. This vegetable contains a lot of protein, fat, carbohydrates, potassium, amarathin, rutin, purine, vitamins (A, B, and C). and is a mainstay source of iron. The plant, which is harvested by pulling or picking, is processed as a clear vegetable, pecel, gado-gado, or as fresh vegetables.

Iranian or American origin

Spinach was first domesticated in the Iranian region of former Persia about 2,000 years ago. How spinach spread around the world remains a mystery. Spinach is also thought to have originated in the tropical regions of the Americas. Migration and trade have encouraged the spread of spinach to Asia, Africa and Europe.

Planting Requirements

Altitude

5 – 2.000 meters above sea level

Air Temperature

25 – 35°C

Air Humidity

40-60%

Rainfall

1000 – 1600 mm/year

Soil ph

6–7

Soil Texture

Loose to loamy sand

Seed requirement

3.000 - 3.500 gram/hektar

Planting Distance

10 cm x 20 cm

Harvest Time

1-1.5 months

Yield Potential

20 ton/ha

Scientific Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Amaranthus

Species

Amaranthus sp.

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Spinach Varieties

Spinach and its Varieties

Maestro Spinach
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Belang Spinach

Nutrient Content

(Per 100 gr)

Water

94.5%

Energy

16 cal

Carbohydrates

2.9 g

Protein

0.9 g

Fat

0.4 g

Fiber

0.7 g

Calcium

166 mg

Phospohor

76 mg

Iron

3.5 mg

Sodium

16 mg

Potassium

456.4 mg

Copper

0.13 mg

Zinc

0.4 mg

Vitamin A

2699 mcg

Vitamin B1

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2

0.10 mg

Vitamin B3

1.0 mg

Vitamin C

41 mg

Benefits

Maintain eye health

lutein can function as an antioxidant in spinach to help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Spinach contains antioxidants and natural nitrates that help lower blood pressure, improve blood circulation, and maintain heart health.

Spinach contains Vitamins A and C that help maintain skin elasticity and prevent premature aging. Iron and magnesium in spinach can help maintain healthy hair

The high iron content in bayan can increase hemoglobin levels in the body.

The fiber content in spinach can soften stools and stimulate peristalsis in the intestines.

The nutrients in spinach can help fight infection.

Spinach contains protein, iron, vitamins and minerals that the body needs.

Potensi Ekonomi dan Pasar Komoditas Bayam

  • In a week, Indonesians consume an average of 0.061 kg/capita of spinach.
  • In a year, Indonesians consume an average of 3.192 kg/capita of spinach.
  • Spinach is the second most consumed vegetable after kale

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