Blitum bonus-henricus (syn. Chenopodium bonus-henricus), also called Good-King-Henry, poor-man's asparagus, perennial goosefoot, Lincolnshire spinach, Markery, English mercury, or mercury goosefoot, is a species of goosefoot which is native to much of central and southern Europe.
Blitum Bonus Care
Blitum Bonus
Other names: Chenopodium Bonus-henricus, Poor-man's Asparagus, Perennial Goosefoot, Lincolnshire Spinach, Markery, English Mercury, Good-king-henry
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
14°C - 30°C
Hardiness zone
8b - 10
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once established it takes little care provided it has sufficient water.
Pruning
The young shoots can be blanched and used like Asparagus.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
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Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Popularity
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