Spinach Perpetual
Beta vulgaris
Classic green leaves and red stems make a great addition to the veggie garden.
Growing Tips: Plant in sunny position in well drained but moist soil. Also suited to large pots.
Position: Full sun
Height: 45cm Width: 35cm
Lifespan: Annual
Use: This is a real multi tasking vegetable that can be used in salads, stir fries and steamed as a side dish. Use in salads with a mixture of sweet herbs like mint, lime verbena and lime juice. Healthy vegetable that is high in iron. Do not over cook.
Harvest: Harvest young leaves regularly and remove flower stems as they appear. The more you harvest the better it produces.
