Viroflay Heirloom Spinach Seeds - Smooth Spinach Perfect for Salads & Cooking!Spinacia oleraceaListing is for 1 packet of minimum 50 seeds Viroflay Spinach is a classic French heirloom variety known for its large, tender, dark green leaves and rich, buttery flavor. Perfect for salads, sautéing, soups, and smoothies, this fast-growing spinach produces massive leaves up to 10 inches long while remaining smooth and tender. Ideal for cool-season gardening, it thrives in early spring and fall, preferring moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Sow seeds directly and harvest baby greens in just a few weeks or allow them to mature for larger leaves. With its high yield, cold tolerance, and delicious taste, Viroflay Spinach is a must-have for any home garden! Ideal Growing Conditions Sun: Does best getting 6 hours of sun a day. Grow in partial shade in hot climates. Water: Keep the soil consistently moist Fertilizer: Add some blood meal into the planting hole before transplanting or work some into the soil before direct sowing seeds. When & How To Sow Seeds: Direct sow after your last spring frost date. Or for a fall crop, direct sow seeds when you start planting your fall garden. Can continue to direct sow seeds through winter provided with frost protection. Direct sowing is the easiest method. Rake some blood meal into the soil to give spinach a nitrogen boost. Sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface, pat down, cover with 1/2 inch of soil, and water in. Keep the soil moist for better germination. Or if you prefer, sow a few seeds in containers, like a 4 inch pot or 72 cell seed tray. Transplant once the root system has developed and filled the container. Start fertilizing seedlings with a liquid fertilizer at half strength once the first set of true leaves appear. Germination: 7-14 days Days To Maturity: 40 days after direct sowing the seed How & When To Harvest: Harvest individual leaves as needed. Common Diseases: Fungal leaf diseases like downy mildew, black/yellow spot, and powdery mildew can sometimes be an issue especially in wet conditions. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow, not watering overhead, and pruning out excess foilage helps. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. Common Pests: The most common pest when growing spinach is aphids. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge aphids from the leaves. For more severe infestations, spray with organic insecticidal soap or spinosad. Do I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? Yes, watch it here: https://youtu.be/9BrqsON8wXk Additional Tips/Information: N/A
