🥬❄️ BIO Organic Winterreuzen Spinach – 10g Seeds – Spinacia oleracea

Grow strong, nutrient-rich greens even in the colder months with BIO Organic Winterreuzen Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)! 🥬❄️ Specially bred for cold-hardiness, this heirloom variety — known as Winter Giant — produces large, dark green, thick leaves that are full of flavor and packed with vitamins.

Perfect for fall and winter sowing, Winterreuzen Spinach thrives in chilly conditions and overwinters well, giving you a reliable harvest when other greens can’t take the cold.

Key Information:

• Latin Name: Spinacia oleracea

• Common Name: Winter Giant Spinach, Winterreuzen

• Seed Weight: 10g (~800–1,000 seeds)

• Plant Type: Annual leafy green vegetable

• Growth Habit: Low-growing rosette

• Maturity: 45–55 days

• Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 3–10

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with high organic matter; pH 6.0–7.5

• Sowing Time:

  • Fall: August–October for overwintering

  • Spring: As early as soil can be worked

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart

• Watering Needs: Consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging

• Organic Certification: 100% Certified BIO Organic

Usage:

• Culinary: Use fresh in salads, sautéed, steamed, in soups, omelets, smoothies, and more

• Nutritional Benefits: High in iron, calcium, vitamins A, C, and K, and antioxidants

• Cold Weather Crop: Exceptional for overwintering in cold climates or under cover

• Succession Planting: Great for continuous harvest with staggered sowings

• Container Friendly: Can be grown in deep pots or raised beds

Tips for Success:

• Mulch well for winter protection

• Harvest outer leaves to encourage continued growth

• Avoid overcrowding to reduce risk of fungal issues

• Best flavor in cooler weather – harvest before bolting in warm temperatures