‘USDA Red’ Spinach

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Does anyone grow or know where one could find ‘USDA Red’ spinach seeds?

I’ve noticed in my garden that red-leaved greens (mizuna, mustard, lettuce, etc.) received far less slug and bug damage than green-leaved varieties. So, I searched for red-leaved spinach and was surprised there weren’t many options. It seems the only fully red-leaved spinach is ‘USDA Red’ but I can’t find seed available for it. ‘Red Tabby’ and ‘Beaujolais’ have red veining but I’m not sure that will be red enough for surviving in my garden.

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not exactly the same, but USDA red seems to have had “bordeaux” as a parent, so maybe Beaujolais Organic Spinach - Fedco Seeds would work? or breeding both those two red veined ones? idk

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Oh cool! Those Fedco Beaujolais look way more red-leaved than the Southern Exposure Beaujolais. Neither have as much red as ‘USDA Red’ but that’s definitely worth a shot, thanks!