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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

Temperature

14°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

8b - 10

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Once established it takes little care provided it has sufficient water.
Sunlight
Sun/Part Shade.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.

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Pruning
The young shoots can be blanched and used like Asparagus.
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
7 people already have this plant 2 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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