Tree Spinach - 2x Mini Plug Plants - Giant Spinach

Grow your own vibrant, edible Giant Goosefoot with ease! KEY FEATURES • Vibrant magenta young leaves, perfect for eye-catching salads. • Fast-growing annual, reaching up to 2-3 metres in height. • Continuous harvest of tender, nutritious leaves. • Easy to grow and low maintenance. • Versatile in the kitchen: delicious raw or cooked. PLANT DETAILS Type: Herbs — Chenopodium giganteum Colour: Green leaves with magenta new growth, tiny greenish-yellow flowers Season: Summer (flowering) Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy Flavour: Similar to spinach and chard, with a slight hint of asparagus when cooked. Young leaves are tender. Time to Harvest: 6-7 weeks after sowing (for first harvest) GROWING CONDITIONS Sun: Full sun, Partial shade Soil: Fertile Loam, Clay, Chalk, Sand Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Tolerates some drought. Spacing: 1.5 - 2 metres apart (if direct sowing, thin seedlings to 20cm apart) Height: 2 - 3 metres Spread: 0.45 - 2 metres Hardiness: H5 (-10 to -15C) CARE INSTRUCTIONS • Plant out in late April to late July in a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. • Water regularly during dry periods; leaves may droop if thirsty. • Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. • Harvest young leaves and shoot tips regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent premature flowering. • Taller plants may benefit from staking in windy locations. WHAT'S INCLUDED 2x Mini Plug Plants DISPATCH Plants are carefully packed and dispatched Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend delays.

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