Harvesting

I have come to find that I eat more of what I grow if I pick it when it is ready and not when I am ready for it.
Here's what I do with my spinach. First, I don't pull out the whole plant. I just cut the big outer leaves. Then I wash them with a little dish soap.

I fill the sink with water that's on the cooler side of warm until all of the spinach are submerged and then let them sit for a few minutes so I'm sure all the bugs are dead.

I let the soapy water drain and then refill the sink with cold water. Grabbing handfuls gently, I dunk the spinach again and give them a little swish before piling it on a clean kitchen towel laid out on the counter.

Here they can sit for a little while and drain. Next, I put them in a clean plastic bag and then into the fridge. I put them in when they are still fairly wet as I think this keeps them fresher longer.

Now they are ready to use anytime. All you need to do is spin them dry and eat.