Organic 'Verdil' spinach
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'Verdil' Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
' Verdil' spinach is a hardy and highly productive variety, offering thick, tender, dark green leaves ideal for salads, stir-fries, and soups . Thanks to its good resistance to cold and bolting , it is perfect for spring and autumn cultivation . Its rapid and vigorous growth allows for repeated harvests throughout the season.
Type : Leafy vegetable
Plant habit : Dense and spreading foliage
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 20 to 25 cm
Quantity per packet : 300 seeds
Maturity : 40 to 50 days
Companion plants : Radishes, strawberries, lettuce, peas, cabbage
Nefarious plants : Beetroot, onion
Farming method
'Verdil' spinach thrives in full sun or partial shade , in rich, well-drained, and moist soil. Sow directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for an autumn harvest. Plant the seeds 1 cm deep , in rows spaced 20 to 30 cm apart, then thin to 10 cm to allow for good leaf development. Regular watering , especially during hot weather, prevents bolting and keeps the leaves tender. Harvest the outer leaves by cutting them as needed, thus promoting a prolonged harvest.
Uses and benefits
'Verdil' spinach is versatile in the kitchen , delicious raw in salads, sautéed with garlic, or added to quiches, soups, or green smoothies . Rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C , it's an excellent addition to a balanced and energizing diet .
Thanks to its rapid growth, resistance to cool temperatures and mild flavor , 'Verdil' spinach is a must-have in the vegetable garden, ideal for early and late season crops .
