When to plant Perpetual Spinach in Perth

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Leaf Beet Group)

Perpetual Spinach
Perpetual Spinach · 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

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Calibrated to Perth · last frost ≈ 9 May

Sow outdoors April to August, harvest June to October. Frost risk October to May.
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Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds

    18 Apr to 25 Aug Optional · repeat every 3 weeks

    Sow from 18th April to 25th August. Sow a fresh batch every 21 days.

    • Slugs go for seedlings. Check the row after rain.

  2. 02

    Thin Seedlings

    2 May to 22 Sept Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, thin to apart.

  3. 03

    Protect From Pests

    2 May to 6 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, hand-pick slugs and snails, especially after rain. Fleece is for birds. Keep this up through 6th October.

  4. 04

    Water Regularly

    18 Apr to 9 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, water in hot, dry weather from 18th April through 9th October.

  5. 05

    Harvest Leaves

    13 Jun to 23 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    After each sowing, pick outer leaves from 13th June and leave the centre. Keep picking through 23rd October.

    • A cloche from autumn can keep plants picking later.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Perpetual Spinach to consider

Fordhook Giant

A reliable leafy type with broad, tender green leaves and good regrowth.

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.

Perpetual Spinach guides by town

See how Perpetual Spinach timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.