Good King Henry
Good King Henry | |
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Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(Unranked): | Angiosperms |
(Unranked): | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Amaranthaceae |
Genus: | Chenopodium |
Species: | Chenopodium bonus-henricus |
Synonyms | |
Good King Henry Lincolnshire spinach |
Plant Data | |
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Mature height: | 60cm (2ft) |
Sow depth: | 6mm (¼in) |
Sow row spacing: | 50cm (20in) |
Growing plant spacing: | 10-30cm (4-12in) |
References: | [1] |
Good King Henry is a species of goosefoot which is native to much of central and southern Europe. Good King Henry has been grown as a vegetable in cottage gardens for hundreds of years, although this dual-purpose vegetable is now rarely grown and the species is more often considered a weed.
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Growing[edit | edit source]
Location[edit | edit source]
A full sun position is ideal, but the plants will tolerate light shade. The plants will not grow well indoors.[1]
Soil[edit | edit source]
Provide a deeply dug, rich loam soil with good drainage.[1]
Sowing[edit | edit source]
Sow in spring in drills 6mm (¼in) deep and 50cm (20in) between rows. Roots can be divided for propagation in autumn.[1]
Thinning[edit | edit source]
Thin seedlings to 10-30cm (4-12in) apart depending how thick you want them to grow.[1]
Aftercare[edit | edit source]
Water in dry weather and fertilize during summer.[1]
Harvesting[edit | edit source]
Allow plants 1 year to develop, then gather leaves as required. Pick flowers and spears as blooms begin to open.[1]
Preserving[edit | edit source]
Freeze only when using in cooked dishes.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
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