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This is one of the few leafy spinach-like plants that actually appreciates shade.
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This green leafy climber is very long-lived – one plant in Sweden is believed to be 50 years old! It can climb to 2m or 3m in a year so allow space for this. However it is quite slow-growing in the first year. Plant in a shady spot (they also prefer alkaline soil) and allow it to climb. It is pretty drought-resistant as its roots go deep. The heart-shaped leaves are like mild-tasting spinach and can be harvested in late winter/early spring.
| Season | New shoots appear in the spring and harvesting can start as soon as there is sufficient growth. Thriving as it does in Sweden it can tolerate low temperatures |
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| Position | Plant in a shady spot and allow it to climb. It is pretty drought-resistant as its roots go deep. |
| Soil | Caucasian spinach prefers well-drained, alkaline soil. |
| Planting | Give it plenty of room to cover the ground and/or climb. It can reach a height of 2-2.5 metres. |
| Harvesting period | The heart-shaped leaves are like mild-tasting spinach and can be harvested in late winter/early spring. |
| Edible part of the plant | Cook the leaves as you would spinach. |
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