{"product_id":"spinach-strawberry","title":"Spinach Seeds, Strawberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eChenopodium capitatum\u003c\/em\u003e). An old-fashioned plant poised for a comeback! Native to moist mountain valleys of North America, it is also popular in Europe dating back to the 1600s. The plants are fascinating; the arrow-shaped leaves remind us it is a relative of spinach, and the flavor and nutritional profile are reminiscent of spinach as well. Its small, bright red berries may be its most intriguing quality! Young underripe berries are mild flavored and appropriate for salads and savory applications. Allow the berries to fully ripen to a deep crimson for juicy, sweet flavor. We find the ripe berries to have a watermelon-berry flavor, addictive for snacking and irresistible for desserts. Like its spinach cousin, the leaves are high in oxalates, so those with sensitivities to oxalates should take note. The delicious edible berries contain small seeds that in very large quantity may have some toxic effects but are considered perfectly safe when consumed in relative moderation. The very easy-to-grow and adaptable plants readily self seed and grow in a similar fashion to their wild cousin, lamb's quarters.  The original seeds for this particular variety were found in a monastery garden in Europe. The leaves are a good source of vitamins C and A!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry spinach is a cool-weather annual that is easy to grow and can tolerate a range of conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in rich, well-drained soil. Make sure that the plant receives at least 8 hours of sunlight daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511043588382,"sku":"GR107","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/spinach_strawberry.jpg?v=1782394480","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/spinach-strawberry","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}