{"product_id":"komosa-rozgowa-czerwona-nasiona","title":"Red strawberry spinach - Chenopodium foliosum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSpinach with strawberries growing on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, juicy, edible; July–September\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e April\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e late April–May\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy – a plant for beginners and children\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 150 (0.10 g)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrawberry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (April, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eThinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eDirect sowing \/ planting out (late April–May):\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-in-one plant: ornamental and productive. In the garden, plant it \u003cstrong\u003ein flower beds and borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the red stems contrast with the greenery, or \u003cstrong\u003ein pots and window boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e on the balcony. In the kitchen, eat the young leaves \u003cstrong\u003eraw\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eplant for children\u003c\/strong\u003e – it grows quickly, germinates easily and produces fruit in the first year from sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eChenopodium foliosum (syn. 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