Butterflay Spinach Seedling

Butterflay Spinach Seedling

A tender, fast-growing spinach variety prized for its rich flavor and vibrant green leaves. Butterflay Spinach is a cool-season crop known for its high nutrient content — packed with iron, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. Grown locally using organic soil and no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, it’s perfect for salads, smoothies, and light sautés.

🌱 Plant Details

• Heirloom, open-pollinated spinach variety
• Dark green, smooth leaves with rich flavor
• Excellent cold tolerance for early spring or fall planting
• Highly nutritious and ideal for continuous harvesting

☀️ Growing Info

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Best in cool weather (10–20°C)
• Space plants 6–8” apart in fertile, well-drained soil
• Harvest outer leaves regularly to promote new growth
• Matures in ~45 days

🌿 Companion Planting

Spinach pairs beautifully with strawberries, radishes, peas, and onions, which provide natural shade and help deter pests. It also benefits from being near brassicas like broccoli and cabbage that create beneficial microclimates. Avoid planting near potatoes or fennel, which can inhibit growth.

📍 Availability

• Pickup: May 9–10 or May 16–17, 2026
• Local delivery: $10 in Belleville/Trenton or $20 in Prince Edward County (minimum $50 spend)
• Call 519-319-1052 to schedule

❤️ Mission

20% of profits support Baladi Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario, helping provide safety and second chances for animals in need.