Chenopodium giganteum
Tree spinach
Common names: Giant goosefoot, Magentaspreen
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Description
Tree spinach grows to a man’s height in a single season and bears a bright magenta powder on the tips of young shoots, making it a striking addition to beds and plates. The mild leaves taste like spinach and can be used raw or steamed. If you sow it, it will reappear the following year on its own.
Care instructions
Sow directly in the garden from April or transplant after the last frost (mid‑May, week 20) into a sunny spot. Harvest the young, bright shoot tips continuously to keep the plant tender and delay hardening. Support tall specimens in windy locations with a stake.
Companion planting
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