Spinach 'Perpetual' 'null,description:'

Spinach 'Perpetual', despite its name, is botanically a member of the beet family (Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group) but is grown and used exactly like true spinach. It is a vital crop for UK gardeners because it is much more robust and far less likely to 'bolt' or go to seed during the summer than true spinach. It produces large, succulent, green leaves with a slightly thicker texture and a more earthy flavour. It is incredibly hardy and, if sown in late summer, will provide a steady supply of fresh greens through the autumn and even into the following spring. It is a 'cut-and-come-again' crop; the more you harvest the outer leaves, the more the plant produces from its centre. It thrives in almost any soil but prefers a moist, fertile spot. It is also more tolerant of partial shade than many other vegetables. This plant is a reliable workhorse of the garden, ensuring nutrient-rich greens are available even during the leaner months of the year.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Moist, fertile, any soil.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul.