GOOD KING HENRY SEEDS

Blitum bonus-henricus

Ancient perennial potherb grown in European vegetable gardens for thousands of years. Recently reclassified as a Blitum rather than a Chenopodium. New growth may be be harvested and prepared like asparagus in the spring. Substantial arrowhead-shaped leaves may be harvested like spinach throughout the summer. Nutritious forage for both humans and chickens. Prefers fertile soil in part shade.

Seeds require stratification to germinate. Best sown in situ in autumn or late winter. Very slow to establish. Do not harvest in the first year. Will self-sow where it is happy. Unfortunately seedlings do not transplant very well.

Ideal for permaculture and chicken gardens.

Packet contains at least 100 seeds.