Red strawberry spinach - Chenopodium foliosum
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Spinach with strawberries growing on it. Strawberry spinach, also known as leafy goosefoot, is one of the most surprising plants that can be grown from a single packet. Along the entire stems, in the axils of the toothed leaves, red, shiny, juicy fruits resembling small raspberries ripen, while the leaves themselves can be eaten like spinach. Ornamental, edible and incredibly easy to grow.
Strawberry spinach is an old, half-forgotten plant cultivated in Europe since the Middle Ages, now returning to gardens as both a curiosity and a vegetable. In July, the bushy plant with upright, densely leafy stems begins to become covered with red fruits that remain on the plant until autumn. The effect is highly decorative – rows of strawberry spinach look like red rods, hence its Polish name.
The fruits are mildly sweet and delicate in flavour, with a slightly earthy note; the leaves resemble spinach, with young leaves suitable for salads and older ones for cooking. The plant is cold-hardy, germinates at low temperatures and readily self-seeds, so once sown it usually remains in the garden for years.
Sowing (April, under cover): sow the seeds shallowly (up to 0.5 cm deep) in plug trays or small pots at 15–20°C. Germination takes 7–14 days and may be rather uneven – this is normal. The seedlings tolerate cool conditions well, so they do not need a warm windowsill.
Thinning: for direct sowing, thin the seedlings to a spacing of 20–25 cm when they have 3–4 leaves. The pulled young plants can be eaten as microgreens. When sowing in pots, sow 2–3 seeds and leave the strongest seedling.
Direct sowing / planting out (late April–May): the easiest method is to sow directly into the ground from late April, in rows 30 cm apart; the seeds germinate at just 8–10°C. Plant out seedlings in May at a spacing of 25 × 30 cm. The soil should be fertile, humus-rich and moisture-retentive; choose a sunny position, with light shade at midday in hot regions.
Care: strawberry spinach has a shallow root system, so water it regularly during drought – otherwise it quickly goes to seed and fruiting ends. Mulching helps. Feed moderately, preferably with compost incorporated before sowing. Harvest the leaves successively from June and the fruits from July, when they are fully red and soft.
A two-in-one plant: ornamental and productive. In the garden, plant it in flower beds and borders, where the red stems contrast with the greenery, or in pots and window boxes on the balcony. In the kitchen, eat the young leaves raw in salads or cook them like spinach, while the fruits can be added to salads, yoghurt and desserts, or used to decorate dishes. An excellent plant for children – it grows quickly, germinates easily and produces fruit in the first year from sowing.
The fruits of strawberry spinach are prettier than they are tasty – do not expect strawberries, but rather a delicate, slightly sweet note. Their real strength is the colour and crunch they add to salads. If you do not want strawberry spinach everywhere next year, cut the fruit-bearing stems before the seeds fully ripen: the plant self-seeds very readily.
| Botanical name | Chenopodium foliosum (syn. Blitum virgatum) |
|---|---|
| Colour | red fruits, green leaves |
| Height | 30–60 cm |
| Position | sunny or partial shade |
| Seasonality | annual plant |
| Sowing time under cover | April |
| Direct sowing time | late April–May |
| Planting-out time | May |
| Harvest time | leaves from June, fruits July–September |
| Spacing | 25 × 30 cm |
| Net weight | 0.10 g (~150 seeds) |
| Series | Traditional |
| Producer | W. Legutko |
| EAN code | 5903837934942 |
W. Legutko
Chenopodium foliosum
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