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- 1. Strawberry Spinach (Chenopodium Foliosum Strawberry Sticks) -If you want an easy to easy to grow plant which is quite unique, ideal for the border or patio containers, and produces edible fruits, then Chenopodium Strawberry Sticks is your answer.
- 2. Strawberry Sticks is a base-branching annual with colorful strawberry-like fruits all along the stems from top to bottom.
- 3. Chenopodium is typically grown in USDA zones 2 - 8. Does not like to be transplanted so sow Strawberry Sticks seeds where you want to grow the plant.
- 4. The leaves are edible, but their flavor is very light and only mildly sweet. Their bright red color makes for an excellent accent in salads, especially paired with their accompanying leaves.
- 5. How to grow Strawberry Spinach - Planting Out Before transplanting outside, harden seedlings off by gradually exposing them to direct sun and cooler temperatures, which will help them survive light frosts. Plant at 15 cm apart. Dig a hole a bit larger than the root ball and work in compost and organic fertilizer.
Specifications: Season: Annual USDA Zones: 2 - 8 Height: 16 - 20 inches Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall Bloom Color: Red Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well drained soils, pH 6.1 - 7.8 Planting Directions: Temperature: 70 - 75F Light Required: Yes Depth: Barely cover seed with soil Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches How to grow Strawberry Spinach - Planting Out Before transplanting outside, harden seedlings off by gradually exposing them to direct sun and cooler temperatures, which will help them survive light frosts. Plant at 15 cm apart. Dig a hole a bit larger than the root ball and work in compost and organic fertilizer.
