Strawberry Spinach growing herbaceous of the genus Blitum, also known as Blitum capitatum, Strawberry Spinach annual plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in temperate, cold mediterranean or cold subtropical climate
Leaves edible the leaves shape hastate to linear the edges from entire-serrate, color is light green.
Flower color green and small 1-2 mm, the flowers grow on stem.
Fruit assembled from small cells that put together a round shape (circle / oval). The color is purple, red, orange, and a little bit red, the taste can be mild
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Requirements for growing Strawberry Spinach:
Cold climate
What is the best way to start growing Strawberry Spinach:
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction in Strawberry Spinach?
No
Difficulties/Problems with growing Strawberry Spinach:
Leaves contain Oxalate, can be invasive
When is the best time to plant a Strawberry Spinach plant:
Autumn - frost free area / Spring - temperate climate
Pests and diseases in Strawberry Spinach:
Aphids
When is the best time to prune a Strawberry Spinach plant?
All season
How to prune a Strawberry Spinach:
Old and dead leaves
What is the size of a Strawberry Spinach plant?
15-50 cm
Growth speed in Strawberry Spinach:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Strawberry Spinach Irrigation Water Management:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing Strawberry Spinach:
Full Sun / Half Shade
It is possible to grow Strawberry Spinach indoor?
No
Growing Strawberry Spinach is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
When does Strawberry Spinach bloom?
Spring-summer
General information about the flower:
Flower color green and small 1-2 mm, the flowers grow on stem
Pollination is done by:
Bees, flies
When does Strawberry Spinach yield:
Spring - summer
Pests or diseases in Strawberry Spinach fruit:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Strawberry Spinach fruit?
Eat raw, jams, juice
Work requirements on the Strawberry Spinach fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take for a Strawberry Spinach to bear fruit?
3-6 years
When to trim Strawberry Spinach leaves?
Autumn-summer - frost free area / Spring-summer - temperate climate
How to trim Strawberry Spinach leaves?
Autumn - frost free area / Spring - temperate climate
Information about Strawberry Spinach leaves:
Leaves shape hastate to linear the edges from entire-serrate, color is light green.
Uses of Strawberry Spinach leaves:
Eat raw, salad, stir fry
