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vegetableHeat-tolerant spinach alternative. Soak seeds 24 hours before sowing. Pinch tips for continuous growth. Mild flavour; cook briefly. Self-seeds in mild climates.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, average — tolerates poor soil and heat
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as New Zealand Spinach
