Spinach Butterflay [Spinacia oleracea]

The spinach 'Butterflay' is an old annual and very fast-growing leafy vegetable plant. Spinach originally comes from ancient Persia. This variety is robust, shot-resistant and forms strong round-oval leaves, with a fresh green color. The taste is strong and mild, typically spinach-like. The variety can be harvested over a long period of time and is also suitable for wintering. 'Butterflay' is ideal as a secondary culture to close free gaps in the bed or as a secondary crop. For spring and autumn cultivation, mildew tolerant.

General information
Plant family: Amaranthaceae
Life Cycle: One year
Days to harvest: 70 days
Plant height approx.: 35 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Weak Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-10 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy, humus

PH: 6.5 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 0.5-2 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 2-15 °C
Germination time: 4-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 10x30 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Bean, pea, lettuce, cabbage, strawberry, parsnip, radish, celery, tomato, postelein, zucchini, potato, radish
Unfavorable mixed culture: -

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly into the open from January to March or in autumn from September to December.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free open air from February to April or in autumn from September to October.

General
We always recommend no-till in rows for spinach. For a long harvest period, harvest 1/4 of the leaves from the outside to the inside, taking care not to damage the heart to keep growth stable.
Spinach plants prefer a sunny to semi-shaded location with a moist, humus-rich and slightly loamy soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Spinach begins to bloom at rising temperatures and becomes inedible. Sow only when temperatures drop. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
A loosened soil and planting in mixed culture is sufficient for spinach.

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Spinacia oleracea
English Names: Spinach
German names: Spinat
Portuguese names: Espinafre
Spanish Names: Espinaca
French names: Épinard