Good King Henry Vegetable Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flavor Profile
Mild, Spinach-like
Plant Characteristics
Edible Leaves, Hardy
Use
Culinary, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
Fast-Growing, Nutritious
Plant Resistance
Pest-Resistant, Disease-Resistant
About Good King Henry Vegetable Seeds
Chenopodium bonus-henricus
Seed Names
Chenopodium bonus-henricus, Good King Henry
Seed Type
Vegetable Seed
Description: Good King Henry, also known as "English spinach," is a perennial vegetable known for its tender edible leaves that resemble spinach. This hardy plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is perfect for growing in kitchen gardens for fresh greens year-round.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
1/4 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct Sow, Transplant
Plant Spacing
18-24 Inches
Days to Maturity
60-90 Days
Soil Preparation
Soak for 24 Hours
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Water Needs
Moderate Water
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
20-25 Sq Ft
500
100-125 Sq Ft
1000
200-250 Sq Ft