Grow
It’s that time of year again – the perfect season to sow a few seeds and get some edible greenery going to see you through the summer.
PERPETUAL GREENS T
hese vitamin-packed veges are known as perpetual greens due to their ability to keep producing even while leaves have been picked from them. Non-hearting, these plants continue growing, sucking up moisture and nutrients from the soil. Perpetual greens can be grown in containers or even on a patch of weeded and tilled ground. They don’t require any special attention and can grow for many months, depending on the season.
PERPETUAL SPINACH
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This spinach is reportedly easier to grow than standard spinach. It’s the one you can buy as ‘baby spinach’ at the supermarket. Technically, it is a type of chard, like silverbeet, however it’s named a spinach due to its similar flavour to true spinach. As with most plants, it does best in fertile soil and full sun. However, you can also plant it in shady areas where soil is poor, as it is very forgiving. Growing: Sprinkle a few seeds in a pot or straight into your garden and then sprinkle soil lightly over. Water lightly.
