Asian Spinach

Asian Spinach

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Asian Spinach: may be solid green in color, or green with crimson highlights. The flavor is very similar to standard spinach varieties with the red or crimson varieties being sweeter and more intense.

 

Asian Spinach or Amaranthus, sort of like a fine wine, gets spicier with age.

Planting Guide: Late May, sow 1/2" deep, 4" apart in rows 12" apart. Full sun. Well-drained, slightly acidic soil is best. Water regularly as soil must be kept moist.

Harvest: In about 6-8 weeks - the more mature the plant, the more spicy the taste. It is at harvest maturity once the plant is higher than 10" high. Leave the stem and a few leaves if you wish it to regrow. This plant is ideal for succession planting if temperatures allow.

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