[Market-farming] Beetberry?

Keith Johnson kd.johnson at insightbb.com
Fri Feb 8 12:42:56 EST 2008


Think of this plant as you would lambsquarters (Chenopodium alba & etc) 
only instead of the green seed head with black seeds it has a red juicy 
sweetish seed head with edible black seeds, leaves and "fruit". Plant is 
drought tolerant and can get to about 2ft high +/-.

I also recommend chenopodium gigantea var magenta for multiple and 
colorful, nutrient packed leaf harvests from a plant that can reach 
12-15 ft.
I have a few pounds of seed if anyone wants some. It's one of my 
favorite "weeds". Seeds are also edible and rich in complex proteins. It 
will grow anywhere in disturbed soils.
Keith

Sharon and Steve wrote:
> http://www.sandhillpreservation.com/catalog/seed_menu.html
> Thye the Sand Hill seed site I found the following:
> "Beetberry:  70 days.  Plant early. Tasty berry-like fruits on the stems. 
> Sometimes called Strawberry Spinach. Pkt. $2.00 "
> Anyone have any experience with this one?
> MAsteveINE
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