Amaranthacées • Spinacia oleracea

Verdil Spinach - Organic

"A tender and robust green, a faithful companion to fresh vegetable gardens."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Originating from the temperate regions of Eurasia , Verdil spinach has become a staple in vegetable gardens , for both amateur and professional gardeners. It is prized for its supple, deep green leaves , its mild and delicate flavor , and its natural resistance to cold , making it a choice leafy vegetable as soon as the first frosts arrive .

In the garden, Verdil is a generous and fast-growing plant , perfectly suited to cool climates like that of Quebec . Its low, dense growth habit effectively covers the ground, limiting weeds while promoting biodiversity . Its easy cultivation, requiring no special care, makes it a reliable ally for gardeners seeking simplicity and productivity .

  • Growing climate: Cool to temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: sensitive to high temperatures which trigger bolting.

This tender green is a true seasonal companion, a pleasure to harvest week after week: crisp raw in salads, or meltingly tender in hot dishes. It embodies a healthy, vibrant, and nourishing cuisine, true to the simple practices of gardening and cooking.

Verdil Spinach - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-12 jours

Germination temperature

5° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 40 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

30 cm

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