Spinach Viroflay Seeds - 1g Heirloom Giant Leaf Fast-Growing Spinach

Spinach 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.

Viroflay 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.

Plant Features

• Heirloom French variety with extra-large, smooth leaves
• Fast-growing and productive in cool weather
• Tender, mild flavor ideal for fresh or cooked use
• Compact rosette growth habit suitable for garden beds or containers
• Excellent for successive sowings in spring and fall

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant Type: Annual leafy green
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Compact rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Cool-season crop grown in many zones
• Bloom Season: Grown for foliage, not flowers
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to about 4 to 6 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow 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.

Water 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.

What's Included

1 gram of Spinach Viroflay seeds.