{"product_id":"spinach-viroflay-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Spinach Viroflay 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds v","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake room for generous leafy harvests with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eViroflay Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e. This French heirloom is known for large, rich green leaves that can reach up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions. Often called “Monster Spinach” for its leaf size, Viroflay offers tender young leaves for salads and larger leaves for everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine picking fresh leaves for a quick lunch salad, then gathering a larger bunch to wilt with garlic for dinner. Plan for harvests in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 to 50 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, adjusting for weather, planting date, and desired leaf size. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e1000 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Grow during cool weather rather than treating this spinach as a heat-loving summer crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 94%. Test Date: 4\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 60%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Viroflay Spinach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge green leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give plants room to develop substantial leaves for kitchen harvests. Final size varies with growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo harvest options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young leaves for tender salads or larger leaves for cooked dishes, matching the harvest to your meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-season gardening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Viroflay in spring and fall planting plans when conditions favor spinach growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 40 to 50 days:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use this estimate as a planning guide, not a guaranteed harvest date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile kitchen use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare fresh salads, sautéed sides, soups, pasta, and egg dishes from harvested leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore seed saving from plants allowed to flower and mature, following appropriate isolation guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose cool weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in early spring or in time for a fall crop. In warmer regions, follow local fall-through-spring planting guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare fertile soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incorporate finished compost into well-drained soil. Avoid sites where water stands after irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow and thin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet sowing-depth directions, spacing seeds approximately 1 to 2 inches apart. Thin established seedlings to approximately 6 to 8 inches so larger leaves have room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide suitable light:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun supports cool-season growth; partial afternoon shade can help in warmer conditions but will not eliminate heat-induced bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the seedbed moist during germination and maintain even moisture as plants grow, without leaving soil soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed thoughtfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use compost and soil-test guidance to maintain fertility. Follow fertilizer label directions and avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl weeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weed gently to avoid damaging roots. Mulch lightly after plants establish, keeping mulch away from crowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves while leaving the central growing point intact, or harvest a whole plant before flowering for a larger bunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow small batches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stagger sowings during suitable cool-weather periods for a more consistent supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash and refrigerate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse harvested leaves thoroughly under running water before preparation and refrigerate promptly for freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose tender young leaves and toss with dressing just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilt washed leaves with olive oil and garlic, cooking in batches as needed. Finish with lemon to brighten the dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam briefly until tender, drain, and season simply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and pasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add leaves near the end of cooking so they wilt without prolonged simmering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEgg dishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wilt and drain leaves before folding into omelets, frittatas, or quiche to reduce excess moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow recommended blanching and cooling guidance before freezing harvested spinach for later cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Viroflay Spinach Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow large green leaves for cool-season salads and cooked meals with 1000 Viroflay spinach seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested leaves, not seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional information would apply to the spinach you grow and eat, not the planting seeds in this packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety-specific analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified Viroflay nutrient analysis is not available in this listing, so no numerical nutrient or % Daily Value claims are provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw and cooked serving sizes differ, and added oil, salt, or other ingredients change a finished dish's nutritional content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eServing-based numerical values can be added when an approved nutritional reference is available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf size, harvest timing, and yield vary with soil, climate, planting date, and care. Sustained heat and long days can cause spinach to flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place protected from moisture and temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match sowing dates to your local cool-season planting window, frost dates, and climate. Consult regional gardening guidance for timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCreamy Garlic Viroflay Spinach\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse harvested Viroflay spinach leaves, not planting seeds. Serves 4 as a side. Preparation: about 10 minutes. Cooking: about 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound fresh harvested Viroflay spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 garlic cloves, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon all-purpose flour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/4 cup whole milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup heavy cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: a small pinch of ground nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse spinach thoroughly under running water, remove tough stems, and drain. Roughly chop larger leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace spinach in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat, turning in batches, until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander, let cool enough to handle, and press out excess liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the skillet to medium-low heat and melt the butter. Add garlic and stir for approximately 30 seconds without browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, then cream, until smooth. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly thickened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd spinach, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Add a little milk if the sauce becomes too thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with your preferred main dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eServing and Storage Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent watery sauce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drain the wilted spinach well before adding it to the cream sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e This recipe contains milk and wheat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore safely:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. 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