Earthed Up! - Good King Henry
Blitum bonus henricus
9cm pots
Native perennial spinach substitute. It's related to fat hen and quinoa and has small flower stalks similar to those. Happy to be a dappled shade dweller. Unfussy as to soil type. Climbs up to 75cm. Leaves can become bitter later in the summer, best to take for salads or steaming in Spring.
Earthed Up! is a workers co-operative based in Belper. We grow all our own plants, peat free, without harmful chemicals. We also deliver peat free composts and are starting to offer courses this year. www.earthedup.com
Shelf Life: 3 Weeks