Spinach - Winter Giant

Spinach 'Géant d'Hiver' (Winter Spinach)

Latin name: Spinacia oleracea L.

Spinach 'Géant d'Hiver' is a robust and cold-hardy variety that thrives well in cool temperatures and can be grown in late autumn and overwintered in mild climates. It has large, dark green, crispy leaves with a mild flavour and is perfect for salads, soups, stews and stir-fries.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 100 seeds
• Sowing time: August–October (autumn sowing) or March–May (spring sowing)
• Harvest time: October–March (autumn sowing), May–June (spring sowing)
• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Row spacing: 25–30 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining but well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Cultivation tips:

• Sow in batches for continuous harvest.
• Can overwinter in mild climates and produce an early spring harvest.
• Protect with non-woven fabric in very cold temperatures.

Uses: Perfect for salads, smoothies, soups, stews and wok.

Spinach 'Géant d'Hiver' is an excellent variety for autumn and winter harvest, easy to grow and rich in yield with flavorful, dark green leaves.