Lambs Quarters Magenta Spreen
$4.90
FAMILY: CHENPODIACEAE
GENUS: Chenopodium SPECIES: album
Description
Heritage Status: Overseas
Bio-Region of Origin: Hawkes Bay
Number of Seeds: 200
Description: A stunning looking version of the wild Lamb’s Quarters. This one has brilliant florescent magenta colouring on all new growth. Lamb’s Quarters contain the highest vegetable levels of beta carotene the precursor to Vitamin A. Continually Pick tips for long picking season. Excellent cooked like spinach.
Planting Instructions: Plant in trays in Spring and cover lightly, prick out to 2.5 cm spacing and transplant when 5-10 cm high to 30 cm diagonal spacing. Self seeds easily.