Yes
Yes
No, "rapied" has two syllables with a long vowel sound in the first syllable (ra-pied). It contains the long vowel sound "a" and not a short vowel sound.
Long
Long
No, spinach is a long day plant. It requires more than 12-14 hours of daylight to grow and thrive.
Spinach has a short vowel sound in the first syllable (/ˈspɪnɪdʒ/).
The word "spinach" has a short I and a schwa or unstressed A (ih sound).
The word "spinach" has a short I and a schwa or unstressed A (ih sound).
Both the I and the A have a short I vowel sound.
Spinach should be boiled for about 1-2 minutes for optimal cooking.
Boil spinach for about 1-2 minutes to retain its nutrients and flavor.
Spinach typically takes about 40 to 50 days to grow from seed to harvest.