{"product_id":"chenopode-bon-henri-ab","title":"CHENOPODE BON HENRI AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e Such a peculiar name requires an explanation! And it is \u003cem data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eThe Rustica Treatise on Vegetable Varieties from the Ferme de Sainte Marthe\u003c\/em\u003e , written by X. Mathias, published by Rustica, which sheds light on the subject:\u003cbr data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e A surprising etymology for this perennial, an authentic medieval harvest plant, owing its name to the old German \u003cem data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"361\"\u003egut\u003c\/em\u003e Heinrich, \u003cem data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eHeinrich\u003c\/em\u003e designating plants growing spontaneously around houses. Thus, this wild spinach renowned for its vermifuge virtues was called \u003cem data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eGood Henry\u003c\/em\u003e , in opposition to another spontaneous weed in many vegetable gardens and which many gardeners know well, mercury, then called \u003cem data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"694\"\u003ebad Henry\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThe leaves of the Good Henry goosefoot are eaten exactly like those of spinach, the flower stems like asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e Successful sowing of Good Henry goosefoot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant, which is still relatively undomesticated, will prefer to be sown in place in the fall, at the end of August\/September at 20°C\/25°C. It is important to space the rows well, 40 to 50 cm apart. The first seedlings will appear in the fall, followed by a second wave after winter. Protect your seedlings well during this period from slugs!\u003cbr data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e It is also possible to sow in pots from March to April in order to be able to transplant at the 2 to 4 leaf stage and finally plant in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e Planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e The Good Henry goosefoot will appreciate a sunny or partially shaded exposure in summer as well as fresh, deep, and rich soil. Leave at least 40 cm between each plant.\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e You can plant seedlings from late March to mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e Cultivation of Bon Henri goosefoot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eThe Good Henry goosefoot will disappear in late autumn and reappear in spring. Cut back the flower stems to avoid blocking the growth of new leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e Water at the base. If you leave a few flowers, you'll have a good chance of seeing the goosefoot reseed itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e Harvesting goosefoot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e Harvest approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e6 months after planting\u003c\/strong\u003e in the vegetable garden.\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003e The leaves are harvested as needed, preferably in the morning, in spring and autumn (during summer, the leaves become too tough) for quick consumption. The leaves are eaten like spinach.\u003cbr data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e The flower stems can be eaten like asparagus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENSACHAGE FDSM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42111324979281,"sku":"1864A","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9193\/8129\/files\/CHENOPODE-BON-HENRI-AB-ENSACHAGE-FDSM-71290855.jpg?v=1749034709","url":"https:\/\/www.fermedesaintemarthe.live\/en\/products\/chenopode-bon-henri-ab","provider":"La Ferme de Sainte Marthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}