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Blitum Bonus

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Blitum Bonus

Other names: Chenopodium Bonus-henricus, Poor-man's Asparagus, Perennial Goosefoot, Lincolnshire Spinach, Markery, English Mercury, Good-king-henry

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What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

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.

Disease diagnosis

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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
8 people already have this plant 3 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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