Butterflay

Spinacia oleracea Butterflay spinach is a highly productive, cold-hardy, semi-savoy variety. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves and excellent bolt resistance. We grow it in spring and fall plantings, it grows fast, has high yields, and is great for the colder months when few other things want to grow. Certified Organic Growing instructions: Spinach prefers a fertile soil with high organic matter (compost) and a pH range of at least 6.0, but preferably 6.5–7.5. Germinates best in cool soil and can be sown as soon as the ground can be worked. Sowing every 7-10 can ensure a continuous supply. Summer sowing with soil temperatures over 85°F/ 30°C likely won’t germinate well. Sow in mid-to-late summer for a fall harvest and continue sowing if winters are mild and you can offer some protection in a greenhouse or under reemay/floating row cover. Consistent watering at any time of year helps spinach thrive. Spinach can also be started indoors and transplanted. For baby spinach, sow 3–5 seeds/inch, ½” deep, in rows at least 2" apart. For bunching and full size sow 1-3 seeds/inch in rows 12–18" apart.