Spinach 'Verdil' (Spinacia oleracea) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
Spinach 'Verdil' is a hardy and very productive variety, offering dark green, thick and tender leaves , ideal for salads, stir-fries and soups . Thanks to its good resistance to cold and bolting , it is perfect for spring and autumn crops . Its rapid and vigorous growth allows repeated harvests throughout the season.
Type : Leafy vegetable
Plant habit : Dense, spreading foliage
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 20 to 25 cm
Quantity per pack : 500 seeds
Maturity : 40 to 50 days
Companion plants : Radish, strawberry, lettuce, peas, cabbage
Enemy plants : Beetroot, onion
Cultivation method
Spinach 'Verdil' is grown in full sun or partial shade , in rich, well-drained and fresh soil. Sow directly in the ground from the beginning of spring or at the end of 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 good leaf development. Regular watering , especially in hot weather, prevents bolting and keeps the foliage tender. Harvest the outer leaves by cutting them as you go, thus promoting prolonged production.
Use and benefits
Spinach 'Verdil' is versatile in cooking , delicious raw in salads, sautéed with garlic, integrated into quiches, soups or green smoothies . Rich in iron, calcium, vitamins A and C , it is an excellent ally for a balanced and energizing diet .
With its rapid growth, resistance to cool temperatures and mild flavour , 'Verdil' spinach is a must-have in the vegetable garden, ideal for early and late season crops .
