hardiness zone
4 - 8
latin name
Blitum bonus-henricus
pollination requirements
Is a Self-fertile plant as well as being an open-pollinated plant that is primarily pollinated by wind.
site and soil
a sunny spot that receives about six hours of sunlight a day. The best soil for Good King Henry is a well-drained loamy soil, but it will tolerate heavier soils, albeit with lower yields.
Size at Maturity
15-31 in

Good King Henry Spinach

Blitum bonus-henricus

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Chenopodium Bonus-Henricus / Blitum Bonus-Henricus

Good King Henry is a perennial hardy spinach analog related to quinoa. Leaves can be harvested and cooked like spinach and taste rich. Good King Henry has a deep dap root and is perennial and is one of the first spring greens to emerge. The flower stalks and flowers are edible as well as the seed. An amazing addition to any food forest. Generally 2ft tall. Benefits from partial shade in hotter climates to keep it from flowering right away

USDA Certified Organic

Pot Size: 4 inch pot

Plant size: 2-3inches tall

USDA Hardiness 4-9b, benefits from partial shade in hotter climates

hardiness zone
4 - 8
latin name
Blitum bonus-henricus
pollination requirements
Is a Self-fertile plant as well as being an open-pollinated plant that is primarily pollinated by wind.
site and soil
a sunny spot that receives about six hours of sunlight a day. The best soil for Good King Henry is a well-drained loamy soil, but it will tolerate heavier soils, albeit with lower yields.
Size at Maturity
15-31 in
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