Grow giant leaves with buttery flavor, straight from your garden!
Viroflay Spinach is a French heirloom that’s all about abundance. With leaves that can grow up to 10 inches long, this spinach is a powerhouse of flavor and yield. Its rich, buttery taste makes it a favorite for cooking, freezing, and feeding hungry families. If you love big harvests and bold greens, Viroflay is your garden hero.
Variety: Viroflay Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 10–12 inches
Flavor Profile: Rich, buttery, and mild
Color: Deep green, smooth leaves
Planting Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 40–50 days for leaves
Uses: Sautés, soups, freezing, bulk cooking
Fun Fact: Also known as “Monstrueux de Viroflay,” this spinach can produce leaves nearly the size of your hand!
Viroflay’s massive leaves are perfect for hearty dishes. Picture a skillet of buttery spinach wilting into a creamy pasta sauce or a freezer full of garden-grown greens ready for winter soups. Its smooth texture and rich flavor make it ideal for cooking in big batches, just what every home chef dreams of.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun is best, but partial shade works too.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spaced 1 inch apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart for optimal leaf size.
✂️ Harvest: Snip outer leaves or harvest whole plants when leaves are large and lush.
