Good King Henry
This herbaceous perennial is an attractive addition to any vegetable garden. Young flower shoots can be harvested as an alternative to asparagus and are delicious sauteed in butter. Meanwhile the leafy green foliage is very similar to spinach leaves. In fact, Good King Henry is often known by the alternative name, Lincolnshire Spinach. Harvest leaves when they’re young and tender for the best texture and flavour.
Good King Henry doesn’t tolerate being transplanted well, so sow seeds directly on their allocated growing site. Germination can be a bit trial and error, so it’s wise to sow some seeds in autumn and some in spring to maximise the crop. Grow in a sheltered spot in full shade or partial shade and in moist but well-draining soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and prune flower buds to help prevent the plant from going to seed early.
Sow Good King Henry seeds directly outside from October to November, or from April to May. Thin out when the seedlings are big enough to handle, allowing 30cm between plants. Harvest from June to November.
Please Note: The image(s) shown are for illustrative purposes only. The listed number of seeds is an approximate value and packet size may vary slightly.
Description
This herbaceous perennial is an attractive addition to any vegetable garden. Young flower shoots can be harvested as an alternative to asparagus and are delicious sauteed in butter. Meanwhile the leafy green foliage is very similar to spinach leaves. In fact, Good King Henry is often known by the alternative name, Lincolnshire Spinach. Harvest leaves when they’re young and tender for the best texture and flavour.
Good King Henry doesn’t tolerate being transplanted well, so sow seeds directly on their allocated growing site. Germination can be a bit trial and error, so it’s wise to sow some seeds in autumn and some in spring to maximise the crop. Grow in a sheltered spot in full shade or partial shade and in moist but well-draining soil. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and prune flower buds to help prevent the plant from going to seed early.
Sow Good King Henry seeds directly outside from October to November, or from April to May. Thin out when the seedlings are big enough to handle, allowing 30cm between plants. Harvest from June to November.
Please Note: The image(s) shown are for illustrative purposes only. The listed number of seeds is an approximate value and packet size may vary slightly.
