Verdil Spinach Seeds (Organic)

Verdil Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a fast-growing, large-leaf variety with an aromatic flavor and excellent cold tolerance. A hardy annual with moderate bolt resistance, it is well suited for overwintering or an early spring crop and is delicious fresh in salads or steamed.

At a glance

• Variety: Verdil spinach, organic, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Spinacia oleracea
• Days to maturity: 50 days
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Spacing after thinning: 8 inches
• Planting depth: 1/8 to 1/4 inch
• Seeds per pack: About 250 (9,120 per 1/4 lb bulk)
• Height at maturity: 12 to 18 inches

Best for

• Fresh salads and steaming or sauteing
• Overwintering and early spring crops
• Cool-season gardens and containers
• Beginning and experienced gardeners

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in cool soil of 50 to 70 degrees, with germination in 7 to 14 days. Grow in full sun to part shade in rich, well-draining soil and thin plants to 8 inches apart. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest outer leaves first for repeated cuttings, or cut the whole plant at the base.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and less bitter than many spinaches, with tender, aromatic leaves.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, also known as Peaceful Valley, has supplied seeds, tools, and growing supplies to organic gardeners and farmers since 1976.