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Good King Henry
(Blitum bonus-henricus)
plug plant
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
You are buying 1 organically grown Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Good King Henry plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space plants 30–45cm apart.
Good King Henry is a long-lived perennial that dies back in winter and regrows in spring. Mulch in autumn to conserve soil fertility. Leaves and shoots can be harvested sparingly once the plant is well established.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus), also known as perennial spinach or poor man’s asparagus, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial once widely grown in cottage gardens. Reaching 30–60cm tall, it produces edible arrow-shaped leaves and tender shoots each year.
Culinary Uses
The young leaves can be cooked like spinach, while the young shoots are eaten like asparagus. The seeds can be ground into flour, making this a versatile, traditional perennial vegetable.
Garden Uses
Ideal for herb gardens, forest gardens, or as a perennial vegetable in mixed borders. Once established it is very low-maintenance and long-lived.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers attract pollinating insects, while the dense foliage provides shelter for invertebrates and small animals.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
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Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
You are buying 1 organically grown Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) root trainer plug plant.
Please note:
Root trainer plug plants are available year-round. We always aim to process orders within two days, however there may be unavoidable delays in despatch during extreme weather, so please be patient.
Organically and sustainably grown in our forest garden here at Poet’s Acre, located in the heart of 1000 acres of organic farmland and ancient woodland in rural North Norfolk. Plants are grown as part of a sustainable management plan that encourages diversity and resilience. The land here is completely organic, we do not use pesticides or sprays of any kind.
Plant Care
Your Good King Henry plug plant will arrive carefully packaged to prevent damage or drying out. Root trainer plugs encourage strong, deep root growth, giving your plant the best possible start.
On arrival, water the plant if the compost feels dry. You may pot it on into a larger pot for its first year to encourage extra root development before planting in its final position. If planting directly out, choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Dig a hole just larger than the plug, enrich with compost, firm gently, and water thoroughly. Space plants 30–45cm apart.
Good King Henry is a long-lived perennial that dies back in winter and regrows in spring. Mulch in autumn to conserve soil fertility. Leaves and shoots can be harvested sparingly once the plant is well established.
Postage & Packaging
Price includes postage, and we send all our plants by Royal Mail 48 with tracking. We aim to post items within 2 working days of your order, weather permitting. We use as much recycled material for packaging as possible.
About Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)
Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus), also known as perennial spinach or poor man’s asparagus, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial once widely grown in cottage gardens. Reaching 30–60cm tall, it produces edible arrow-shaped leaves and tender shoots each year.
Culinary Uses
The young leaves can be cooked like spinach, while the young shoots are eaten like asparagus. The seeds can be ground into flour, making this a versatile, traditional perennial vegetable.
Garden Uses
Ideal for herb gardens, forest gardens, or as a perennial vegetable in mixed borders. Once established it is very low-maintenance and long-lived.
Wildlife Uses
The flowers attract pollinating insects, while the dense foliage provides shelter for invertebrates and small animals.
About Poet’s Acre
Poet’s Acre is a forest garden project, creating a continuously expanding repository of regionally adapted plants and a haven for wildlife and threatened species of all kinds. Our work is supported by a small family-run nursery growing plants for gardens, forest gardens, food forests, and permaculture projects. Our aim is to grow healthy, chemical-free plants for diversity, resilience, and climate adaptability, encouraging people to connect with the land, themselves, and each other.
That completes the full set of plug plant listings you asked for.
Would you like me to now compile them into a single master document (Word or plain text file) so you have them all neatly together for eBay/Etsy uploads?