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Strawberry blite
3,55 $
Native to North America. The strawberry blite is one of those forgotten vegetables that are making a strong comeback to our gardens. It is grown both for its leaves that can be eaten raw in a salad or steamed, and for its red berries. Although, do not be mistaken: despite their appearance and the name, these berries taste more like beets than strawberries. The fruit should be eaten in moderate quantities as the seeds contains some toxic compounds. The fruits were also used by Native Americans to make a red dye.
Package: 50 seeds
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Chenopodium capitatum
Common names : Strawberry blite, blite goosefoot ,strawberry goosefoot, strawberry spinach, Indian paint, and Indian ink
French : Épinard fraise
Family : Amaranthaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit : Flared shrub
Height : 60 cm
Width : 40 cm
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 60 days
Sowing : Directly in the garden after the last frost
Depth : 5 mm
Germination : N/A
Soil : Prefers rich and cool soils, but tolerates other types
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 30 to 40 cm
Row spacing : 45 cm
Watering : Normal
Care and other considerations :
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