{"id":2663,"date":"2023-03-29T05:39:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T05:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=2663"},"modified":"2023-06-19T07:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T07:39:22","slug":"how-to-grow-strawberry-spinach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/how-to-grow-strawberry-spinach\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Strawberry Spinach?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Strawberry spinach is not spinach that also produces actual strawberries (sorry to disappoint!) It is, however, a great addition to your vegetable patch – plus it\u2019s very interesting and rewarding to grow. If you\u2019ve been wondering how to grow strawberry spinach, we\u2019ve got you covered! Have a read on, for all our best hints and tips.<\/p>\n

How To Grow Strawberry Spinach<\/h2>\n

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This little plant is about as easy to grow as it gets – despite the fact that it looks pretty exotic, it\u2019s actually pretty easy going and perfectly suitable for an armchair gardener!<\/p>\n

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  1. This plant doesn\u2019t really like to be moved, so it is best to sow it where you want it to grow in your garden.<\/li>\n
  2. Dig a bed that is well draining and well weeded, so that there is no competition for your little seedlings.<\/li>\n
  3. Strawberry spinach can survive in most soil types, but it needs to have full sun in order to thrive.<\/li>\n
  4. Keep the area well watered, especially during periods of prolonged hot weather – but don\u2019t drown the plants!<\/li>\n
  5. Each plant can grow to around 60cm tall, so bear this in mind when planning your strawberry spinach bed, and make sure each plant has enough space.<\/li>\n
  6. Unlike many plants, this one is pretty much pest resistant, making it an ideal choice if you tend to lose lots of plants to insect invaders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here\u2019s<\/a> a useful article, packed with information on how to grow this interesting plant.<\/p>\n

    Is Strawberry Spinach Easy To Grow?<\/h2>\n

    You might not expect that such an exotic looking plant is easy to grow – but actually it is pretty simple to grow and easy to care for.<\/p>\n

    As long as you have a good full sun position<\/strong> for it (it can handle some light shade as well, but sun is its favourite) then it should thrive.<\/p>\n

    Moist soil<\/strong> is another must – your soil must be well draining and able to retain moisture so that your spinach doesn\u2019t dry out.<\/p>\n

    You can easily grow your strawberry spinach in a greenhouse or a polytunnel<\/a>,<\/strong> and if you live in a cold area then this may actually be advisable.<\/p>\n

    It is also perfectly possible to grow these plants in pots<\/strong>, if you have a small garden or you don\u2019t want them taking over.<\/p>\n

    This plant is known to self seed<\/strong>, so if you don\u2019t want to find it popping up all over the place then pots may be the best option!<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a little video telling you about strawberry spinach\u2019s amazing self-seeding ability:<\/p>\n