They were developed during the 1890s by crossing four older varieties.

Silver Queen is another old variety that has maintained a strong following over the decades.

A distinction can be made between older varieties of spinach and more modern ones.

It is one of the oldest surviving varieties in Europe.

Although some slightly older varieties may take longer, they shouldn't require more than one and a half hours to cook.

In many cases, Grain claim, the older varieties also taste better.

Jorge preferred the old variety to a new that could become a last.

We're starting to expand our list to bring some of those old varieties back.

Samples of some old varieties will be available for tasting.

Smyrna is an old variety that entered this country in 1897.