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Spinach 'Butterflay'
‘Butterflay’ is a vigorous spinach variety with deep green, flavoursome leaves. A hardy cold-weather crop, it is suitable for over-wintering under cover. It is also slower to bolt than ‘Verdil’ in warm conditions. Each packet contains approximately 25g of organic seed. More details below.
Organic Spinach 'Butterflay' Seed
Growing schedule: Sow under cover from March or direct outdoors from April to August. For a winter crop, sow under cover in late August to early September, once temperatures inside have cooled after the summer.
Sowing depth: 2-3cm
Planting distance: 20cm between rows; 4-10cm between plants.
Growing conditions: ‘Butterflay’ spinach prefers cooler temperatures and grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Spinach may bolt in hot, dry conditions so choose a partially shady spot for summer cultivation and keep well watered.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 25g of organic seed.
Special Features | Easy Gardening, Balcony & Pot Growing, Winter Harvest |
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Life Cycle | Annual |