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I planted half a bed of perpetual spinach in early October.  It was a proper variety for autumn sowing, everything as per instructions, yet I've got a mere 7 plants out of perhaps 70 or 80 seeds!   :o

Now I know that I'm far better at killing things than growing them, but surely even I can't fail with spinach?  ::)

Perhaps it's not the lack of green digits but birds ate the seeds?

I grow mine in modules and unless I cover straight away with fleece the birdies twoink them out. Lost loads that way, so maybe birdies are eating the sprouts?

I cover everything till it gets established cos the pigeons and other bird are fearless around here

When I planted lots of beetroot seedlings at my lottie birds stripped the leaves completely. I thought I lost them all but luckily they grew back and established well. I will cover beetroots from next time!

Hope your remaining plants do well. :)

Thanks for the advice - you may all have the answer.  I guess that the emerging seedlings would be tasty treats for the birds.  Late though it is, I've put some more seeds in a growbag under polythene, so we'll see if they germinate.  It's still so mild that we may be in with a chance.  :)

Next time I sow direct, I'll put some netting or fleece over the rows.

Don't forget some of our little slimy friends are still active!
:o