{"product_id":"spinach-viroflay-seeds-1g-heirloom-giant-leaf-fast-growing-spinach","title":"Spinach Viroflay Seeds - 1g Heirloom Giant Leaf Fast-Growing Spinach","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinach Viroflay is a classic French heirloom variety prized for its large, broad, smooth leaves and vigorous growth. Also known as Monstrueux de Viroflay, this spinach produces generous yields of tender, mild-flavored greens that are excellent for fresh salads, sautéing, steaming, and freezing. Its rapid growth and impressive leaf size make it a favorite for home gardeners and market growers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViroflay spinach is a cool-season crop that thrives in spring and fall plantings, providing a dependable harvest of nutritious greens. The plants form a compact rosette of long-stemmed, deep green leaves that are easy to harvest and versatile in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom French variety with extra-large, smooth leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and productive in cool weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTender, mild flavor ideal for fresh or cooked use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact rosette growth habit suitable for garden beds or containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for successive sowings in spring and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinacia oleracea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual leafy green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season crop grown in many zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown for foliage, not flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Viroflay spinach seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1\/2 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist until germination. Thin seedlings to allow room for the large leaves to develop. Spinach prefers cool temperatures and may bolt in hot weather, so provide partial shade in warmer climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to maintain consistent moisture, and mulch to keep soil cool. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the whole rosette for a continuous supply of fresh greens. Succession sow every few weeks for an extended harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 gram of Spinach Viroflay seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824792338742,"sku":"FOLIA2-1271","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6476610466_79d5.jpg?v=1793004668","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/spinach-viroflay-seeds-1g-heirloom-giant-leaf-fast-growing-spinach","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}