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Good King Henry

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Chenopodium bonus-henricus – Perennial vegetable, popular for centuries in Europe. Now finding a home in permaculture gardens and food forests. Among the first greens of spring. Up to 1 foot tall with edible seeds (can be used like quinoa). Prefers moist soil and part shade, although full sun is also fine. Stratify seeds for 10 weeks in moist sand in the fridge. Alternatively, can be direct sown in the fall or very early spring (soon after the snow melts).  40+ seeds

-Grown by Blackbird Hollow (North Mountain, NS)