Good King Henry Blitum bonus-henricus

Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) is a hardy perennial herb grown for perennial spinach substitute. It prefers full sun to light shade and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 40–70 cm. Harvest in shoots spring; leaves spring–summer for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
• Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
• Harvest: Shoots spring; leaves spring–summer
• Difficulty: Easy