Viroflay Spinach Seeds – 100 Heirloom French Spinach Seeds for Planting

Viroflay spinach is a classic French heirloom variety prized for its large, tender, dark green leaves and mild, sweet flavor. This versatile cool-season green is a favorite for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing. Whether you harvest young leaves for salads or mature leaves for cooking, Viroflay delivers reliable performance and excellent taste.

An open-pollinated heirloom, Viroflay spinach is well-suited to spring and fall plantings. Its vigorous growth and broad leaves make it a productive choice for gardeners seeking a traditional, flavorful spinach.

Plant Features

• Large, smooth, dark green leaves
• Mild, sweet flavor with tender texture
• Heirloom French variety dating back to the 19th century
• Excellent for fresh salads or cooked dishes
• Cool-season annual that tolerates light frost

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea
• Plant Type: Annual leafy green
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright rosette
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (grown as cool-season annual)
• Days to Maturity: 40–50 days
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Viroflay spinach seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall crop. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart, thinning seedlings to 4–6 inches apart when they are 2–3 inches tall. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination, which typically takes 7–14 days. Spinach prefers cool weather and may bolt in hot temperatures; provide afternoon shade in warmer climates.

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, and mulch to keep roots cool. Harvest outer leaves when they are young and tender, or cut the entire plant for a full harvest. For a continuous supply, succession sow every 2–3 weeks in spring and fall.

What's Included

100 Viroflay spinach seeds.