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Good King Henry Seed
Chenepodium bonus-henricus
- Said to have been brought here by the Romans.
- Forced young shoots can be used as an Asparagus alternative, young leaves as a Spinach alternative.
Supplied as a packet of approximately 120 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.GBP1 or more £1.90 each
To many people Good King Henry is classed as a weed; historically it was introduced to the UK by the Romans - who recognised its value as a vegetable.
In some parts of the Country it is known as Lincolnshire Spinach or Mercury.
Perennial in habit, the young leaves can be used in exactly the same way as perpetual spinach - whilst the juvenile flower buds can be sautéed in butter. But for a real gourmet delight the young shoots can be forced in the Spring to produce an Asparagus alternative.
- Sow April onwards in ¼" (6cmm) deep drills 18" (45 cm) apart.
- Thin seedlings to 12" (30 cm) apart.
- Top Tips
- Plants do not transplant well - so always sow where you plan to grow.
- Keep well watered and mulch well annually.
- Pick foliage regularly to ensure the juvenility and avoid toughness.
- Similarly trim off flower bud to prevent plants going to seed.
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A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.