Good King Henry or Chenopodium bonus-henricus, once graced Irish cottage gardens as a trusted perennial vegetable. Also known as Lincolnshire spinach, this quietly resilient plant is experiencing a gentle revival among gardeners and cooks who value traditional edible plants with genuine flavour and nutritional substance. Its tender spring shoots, spinach-like leaves, and delicate flower buds, often called "poor man's asparagus," offer an earthy richness that rewards simple, thoughtful preparation.
This is a slow-establishing plant, yet one that deepens its reward with patience. The leaves cook gently in butter or extra virgin olive oil to reveal their distinctive character, and the plant itself becomes a permanent feature of the garden - a perennial that returns year after year. It is suited to those who garden with intention, seeking food that carries history and a true sense of place.
Each packet contains approximately 25 open-pollinated seeds, grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland from certified organic stock. Entirely chemical-free, these seeds are selected from plants with traceable heritage, reflecting our commitment to gardening that honours both land and tradition.
Inside each packet you will find growing tips and cooking suggestions to guide you from sowing through to harvest and kitchen. This is seed-saving done with care, a small gesture toward reconnecting with vegetables our ancestors knew well.
Average number of seeds: 25
Good King Henry or Chenopodium bonus-henricus, once graced Irish cottage gardens as a trusted perennial vegetable. Also known as Lincolnshire spinach, this quietly resilient plant is experiencing a gentle revival among gardeners and cooks who value traditional edible plants with genuine flavour and nutritional substance. Its tender spring shoots, spinach-like leaves, and delicate flower buds, often called "poor man's asparagus," offer an earthy richness that rewards simple, thoughtful preparation.
This is a slow-establishing plant, yet one that deepens its reward with patience. The leaves cook gently in butter or extra virgin olive oil to reveal their distinctive character, and the plant itself becomes a permanent feature of the garden - a perennial that returns year after year. It is suited to those who garden with intention, seeking food that carries history and a true sense of place.
Each packet contains approximately 25 open-pollinated seeds, grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland from certified organic stock. Entirely chemical-free, these seeds are selected from plants with traceable heritage, reflecting our commitment to gardening that honours both land and tradition.
Inside each packet you will find growing tips and cooking suggestions to guide you from sowing through to harvest and kitchen. This is seed-saving done with care, a small gesture toward reconnecting with vegetables our ancestors knew well.
Average number of seeds: 25