Spinach

Spinach

Latin name: Blitum capitatum ( Chenopodium capitatum )

Wild spinach is a unique and ornamental plant that produces both edible leaves and small, red, berry-like fruits. The leaves have a mild flavor and can be used fresh in salads or cooked like spinach. The red fruits, which resemble strawberries in appearance but have a mild, slightly tart flavor, are excellent for garnishing and decoration.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.1 g seeds
• Sowing time: May–July (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: July–October
• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Plant distance: 20–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Sow directly on the growing site and thin out the plants if necessary.
• The leaves can be harvested continuously from about 10 weeks after sowing.
• The fruits ripen in late summer and can be used as decoration.

Use: Perfect for salads, cooking like spinach or as a decoration with the beautiful red fruits.

Spinach is an easy-to-grow and versatile plant that produces both nutritious leaves and unique, decorative fruits – a beautiful and flavorful addition to the garden!