Spinach Seeds
Spinach is a cool weather crop. The tender leaves are most nutritious when eaten raw in salads, soups and smoothies. Click here for recipes .
Sowing Spinach Seeds
Sow spinach seeds outdoors in early spring (March 15 in zone 5). Sow 1/2" deep and 2" apart. Thin to 4-6" apart. Space rows 16" apart. Full sun.
Spinach 'Bloomsdale Long Standing' (45 days)
530 seeds $3.00
Spinach 'Giant Noble' (50 days)
250 seeds $3.00
Spinach 'Viroflay' (50 days)
250 seeds $3.00
Viroflay spinach has very large, deep green leaves. It bolts before the other varieties, but it compensates by producing extra-large leaves. This makes it a great choice for freezing or selling at market. Thin well for larger plants.
French heirloom, pre-1860's. Also known as Monstrue de Viroflay.