Tree spinach / Giant goosefoot

Plant family

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Plant distance

50 cm

Row spacing

60 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

Fast-growing plant with striking pink to purple young leaves. It is used in a similar way to spinach or chard and can grow over 2 m high.

Growing tips

Sunny to semi-shady location promotes rapid growth. -Harvest young leaves regularly → promotes new shoots. -Plant can grow very tall, so leave enough space. -Seeds itself easily if seed heads are left standing. -Good alternative to spinach in summer, as it is more heat tolerant.