A low maintenance perennial vegetable, with spinach like growth and edible qualities. A must have in your food forest garden! Leaves are eaten fresh or lightly steamed. Flowering stalks eaten like brocolli. Self seeds in the garden in the right conditions, otherwise difficult to propagate. Once established, easy to grow. Grows to 2.5' tall and 2' wide.
Rabbits and deer tend to avoid this plant. Rarely bothered by pests or disease.Exposure: Full sun to dappled shade - avoid planting in very hot location
Water: Moderate - regular watering required
Soil: Rich soil, wide pH range.
Hardiness: Zone 3
Pollination: Self-pollinatingPricing may fluctuate depending on size availability. To order, please contact us with a list of the type, variety and quantity of plants desired. Pre-payments will be required to put plants on hold for you until pick up.
Free local delivery on purchases over $200 (message for details). Sorry, no mail shipping at this time.
E-mail edibleplantsource@gmail.com or call 250-538-2380 to set a pick-up time or pop by the nursery March-May Sat 11-4 and Sun 11-2.
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