latin name

Ipomoea aquatica

pollination requirements

Wind-pollinated, but it may also receive some pollination from insects.

site and soil

Wind-pollinated, but it may also receive some pollination from insects.

size at purchase

4 ft

Size at Maturity

prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Perennial Sea Spinach/Sea Beet

Name: Perennial Sea Spinach/Sea Beet
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-1523-SEA-ORG
Price: 10.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Ipomoea aquatica

$10.00

sold out

Certification

organic

Quantity must be 1 or more

Beta Vulagaris spp Maritima

The sea spinach/beet/ancient chard is the wild ancestor of common vegetables such as chard, beetroot, sugar beet. It most resembles a chard and is also referred to as wild spinach or Sea Spinach. It is perennial and produces seed and will make wonderful addition to any food forest or home garden. Get your wild greens year after year with this ancient wild vegetable that is found growing along the cost of Scotland and England.

image from wild foods uk

latin name

Ipomoea aquatica

pollination requirements

Wind-pollinated, but it may also receive some pollination from insects.

site and soil

Wind-pollinated, but it may also receive some pollination from insects.

size at purchase

4 ft

Size at Maturity

prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.