Chenopodium capitatum. 90 days. Open-pollinated.
Strawberry Spinach is an annual, cold-weather shrub in the spinach family that is native to the United States and Canada where it can often be found growing in moist mountain valleys.
The plant, which has deep green, arrow-shaped leaves that are reminiscent of spinach, grows to between 18 and 24 inches in height and produces small, pulpy, bright red fruits that resemble strawberries.
The leaves are mild, sweet, and tender, and, similar to its spinach cousin, are high in vitamins and nutrients. The berries are sweet and juicy when ripe with a flavor similar to watermelon.
Strawberry Spinach
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8 Light Requirement: Full to partial sun Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, clay Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 12 to 24 inches in rows Germination Temp: 65°F to 70°F Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Maturation: 90 days Growing Tips
Direct sow in early spring by planting on the soil's surface, as the seeds require light to germinate. Keep soil lightly moist and germination should occur within 10 to 20 days provided soil temperatures remain between 60 and 70 degrees F.