Surprise Survivor of Winter
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Maeve Drogheda Rank attained: Sessile Oak Tree

Joined: 08 Feb 2011 Posts: 287 Location: Drogheda Ireland
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject: Surprise Survivor of Winter |
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I am pleasantly surprised to discover that the perpetual spinach is still growing since last spring. It is the easiest veg I have ever grown. I didn't get a chance to lift it at the end of November due to the sudden snow fall, so i thought all was lost. I have noticed that it started growing again and it really strong and healthy!! I will be able to pick and eat it in the next two weeks.
So any new gardeners who what to try to grow veg and want a sure thing, Perpetual Spinach is the one for you!! |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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perpetual spinach is a biennial, as the year goes on the central stem will grow tall and the leaves become smaller and further apart, before it goes to flower and produces a long stalk of seeds. it is a great vegetable and very reliable.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) _________________ michael brenock |
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