SPINACH - Viroflay

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(150 seeds)

$3.95

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Tender texture, big leaves, and lots of flavour

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First recorded in the 1800s, Viroflay spinach has become the parent of many modern-day spinach varieties - and it's still popular as a garden plant Read More

First recorded in the 1800s, Viroflay spinach has become the parent of many modern-day spinach varieties - and it's still popular as a garden plant or commercial crop today. The leaves are big, the texture is tender, and the flavour tends towards the sweet. The plants grow vigorously, and you can just keep cutting and coming back for more. Spinach is Popeye's favourite food, and if the cartoon character could choose, he'd opt for this variety every time

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

14-21 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

30cm

Plant Height

30cm

Additional Features

Cut-and-Come-Again, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: SPINACH - Viroflay

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 150

Days to Harvest: 14-21 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 30cm

Row Spacing: 50cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Brassicas, Onions, Tomatoes

Additional Features: Cut-and-Come-Again, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Spinacia oleracea

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 30cm

Sow Depth: 20mm

Best Months to Plant – Spinach
Climate Zone	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical		✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Spinach
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Spinach
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Spinach
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Spinach
Method	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Spinach
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

The seeds are big, so you can space them out easily when sowing direct. They can also be germinated in trays. While germinating, they should be kept moist but not constantly soggy. Reduce watering after germination.

How to Harvest

Cut the leaves to the base of the stems using some sharp scissors or secateurs. If you are not going to use the leaves immediately, stand them in water to keep them fresh or wrap them in plastic to retain moisture.

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How to Sow

The seeds are big, so you can space them out easily when sowing direct. They can also be germinated in trays. While germinating, they should be kept moist but not constantly soggy. Reduce watering after germination.

How to Harvest

Cut the leaves to the base of the stems using some sharp scissors or secateurs. If you are not going to use the leaves immediately, stand them in water to keep them fresh or wrap them in plastic to retain moisture.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →