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



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.

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).

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