Spinach- Viroflay
Spinacia oleracea
Viroflay is considered an heirloom open-pollinated breed, and it is thought to have originated in France in 1866. The massive, deep green, tender leaves of "Viroflay" or "Monstrueux de Viroflay" spinach is a spinach lover's gourmet delight! Producing spinach is a breeze with these tender leaves! Extremely robust, and particularly well-suited to fall plantings. Plants seeds 1 to 2 inches apart, and use the baby spinach that has been thinned out. Extremely robust, and particularly well-suited to fall through winter plantings. Use the thinned seedlings in salads right away, and then use the mature plants for cooked or raw spinach.
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Days to germination |
9-10 days |
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Days to maturity |
55-65 days |
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Life cycle |
Annual, Biennial |
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Plant time |
When cool weather arrives in the fall to late winter |
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Spacing |
6 to 12 inches |
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Sun |
Full sun to part shade |
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Soil temperature |
45-70 F |
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Optimum soil P.H |
6.0-6.5 |
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Height |
6 to 12 inches |
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Harvest |
Late fall through early spring |