Chenopodium giganteum (Pot Size 1L) Tree Spinach sold by Boma Garden Centre

Tree Spinach is a striking annual herb with dual appeal: young leaves emerge in striking magenta before maturing to fresh green, making this plant both attractive and delicious. The leaves taste similar to spinach with a subtle hint of asparagus, perfect eaten raw in salads or cooked as a leafy green.This vigorous grower reaches 1.5 to 2.5 metres tall with narrow, arrow-shaped serrated foliage. Plant in full sun or partial shade in any well-drained fertile soil. Water regularly, especially when establishing, though once mature the plant becomes fairly drought-tolerant. Keep harvesting regularly to maintain a compact, productive plant and prevent early flowering.Growing as an annual, tree spinach is fully hardy in the UK (H4), sown from seed April to June. This unfussy, fast-growing herb is ideal for edible gardens and containers, offering both ornamental interest and a productive harvest throughout the season.