Can be gathered when three or four leaves have formed, or given protection from frost with straw or bracken. Grows well in pots, keeping lower leaves clean.
Excellent on dry soils where annual spinach would run to seed quickly. Hardy and useful for autumn and winter dishes. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.
A cottage garden favourite. Drought tolerant wildflower producing bright blue flowers that are loved by bees and other pollinators. Height 75cm 30. HA Hardy annual.
