Fordhook Giant
A reliable leafy type with broad, tender green leaves and good regrowth.
When to plant Perpetual Spinach in Brighton
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group)
A hardy cut-and-come-again leaf beet that grows well in most UK gardens. Sow in succession from spring to mid-summer for steady picks through autumn and into winter with light protection.
40 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Brighton · last frost ≈ 10 Apr
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow outdoors | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Harvest | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Sow Seeds
20 Mar to 27 Sept Optional · repeat every 3 weeksSow from 20th March to 27th September. Sow a fresh batch every 21 days.
- Slugs go for seedlings. Check the row after rain.
02
Thin Seedlings
3 Apr to 25 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, thin to apart.
03
Protect From Pests
3 Apr to 8 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, hand-pick slugs and snails, especially after rain. Fleece is for birds. Keep this up through 8th November.
04
Water Regularly
20 Mar to 11 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, water in hot, dry weather from 20th March through 11th November.
05
Harvest Leaves
15 May to 25 Nov Dates as each sowing reaches this stageAfter each sowing, pick outer leaves from 15th May and leave the centre. Keep picking through 25th November.
- A cloche from autumn can keep plants picking later.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Perpetual Spinach to consider
Bright Lights
A colourful strain with stems in red, gold, orange and white. Leaves are picked young for best texture.
Lucullus
A classic green leaf beet with a mild flavour and steady cut-and-come-again growth.
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