HT Strawberry Spinach seeds 0.1g Strawberry Blite

HT Strawberry Spinach Seeds

Discover the unique HT Strawberry Spinach, also known as Strawberry Blite (Chenopodium capitatum). This unusual heirloom vegetable produces tender green leaves that can be enjoyed fresh in salads or cooked like traditional spinach. As the season progresses, the plants develop striking bright red berry-like seed heads that are edible and make an eye-catching garnish. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, Strawberry Spinach is an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, edible landscapes and vegetable patches.

Product Features

• Unique heirloom vegetable with edible leaves and red berry-like seed heads
• Young leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked like spinach
• Decorative bright red fruits make an attractive edible garnish
• Easy to grow in open ground
• Ideal for vegetable gardens and edible landscapes

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Chenopodium capitatum
• Common Name: Strawberry Spinach
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Contents: Approx. 0.1 gram

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Direct Outdoors: March – June

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly in a prepared seedbed directly outdoors in fertile, well-drained soil. Cover lightly with soil and keep evenly moist during germination. Thin seedlings as they develop to provide adequate space for healthy growth.

Harvest

Harvest young leaves from June to September, approximately 10–12 weeks after sowing. Pick leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. The attractive red berry-like seed heads appear later in the season and are edible, making a colourful garnish for salads and dishes.

Growing Tips

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
• Water regularly during dry weather for tender leaves.
• Harvest young leaves for the best flavour.
• Succession sow throughout spring for a longer harvest season.

Why You’ll Love It

Whether you know it as Strawberry Spinach or Strawberry Blite, this fascinating heritage vegetable offers both ornamental appeal and culinary versatility. The nutritious leafy greens can be harvested throughout the season, while the vibrant red seed heads create a stunning display and provide an unusual edible garnish, making it a standout addition to any home garden.

Note: Despite their strawberry-like appearance, the red seed heads are mild in flavour and are best enjoyed as an edible garnish rather than as a sweet fruit.