{"product_id":"spinach-perpetual-1394","title":"Spinach Perpetual Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta vulgaris var. cicla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerpetual Spinach is a productive green-leaf form of Swiss chard grown for its tender leaves rather than thick stems. Despite its name, it is not a true spinach, but has a similar flavour and texture with the advantage of a much longer harvest period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants produce abundant smooth to lightly crumpled green leaves that can be picked young for salads or allowed to mature for steaming, sautéing, soups, pies and other cooked dishes. Regular picking of the outer leaves encourages continuous new growth, giving rise to the name Perpetual Spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardier and more heat tolerant than true spinach, it is slow to bolt and can remain productive for many months. Grow in the same manner as silverbeet in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 50 seeds per gram. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February–October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise seedlings for transplanting, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Space plants around 25–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows, or sow more densely for baby leaf production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep well watered, particularly during hot or dry conditions. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly, leaving the central growing point intact to continue producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375888060634,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72d08319.39085799","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375888093402,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72d08377.64779077","price":7.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46375888126170,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72d083a0.89230048","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46375888158938,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72d083c4.46143898","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Spinach_Perpetual.jpg?v=1772494919","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/spinach-perpetual-1394","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}