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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.4m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Perpetual Spinach'
Other names: Leaf beet 'Perpetual Spinach', Chard 'Perpetual Spinach'
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Genus: Beta
Variety or cultivar: 'Perpetual Spinach' _ 'Perpetual Spinach' is a leafy, dark green vegetable, related to the beet, with edible dark green thick stems and ribbed foliage.
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Perpetual Spinach' is: Deciduous
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Irregular
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Perpetual Spinach' (Leaf beet 'Perpetual Spinach') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation: Easy to grow. Likes fertile, rich soil in full sun or light shade. Dig in compost or well-rotted manure in autumn. Rake in fertilizer 2 weeks before sowing. Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart in rows 37.5cm (15in) apart. Water when dry.
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Clay, Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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