Chenopodium capitatum, Blitum capitatum <br>STRAWBERRY SPINACH, BLITE <br>Grown without Chemicals/Pesticides
Chenopodium capitatum, Blitum capitatum <br>STRAWBERRY SPINACH, BLITE <br>Grown without Chemicals/Pesticides
Strawberry blite (Blitum capitatum, Chenopodium capitatum) is an edible annual plant, also known as blite goosefoot, strawberry goosefoot, strawberry spinach, Indian paint, and Indian ink.
It is native to most of North America throughout the United States and Canada, including northern areas. It is considered to be endangered in Ohio. It is also found in parts of Europe and New Zealand.
Fruit are small, pulpy, bright red and edible, resembling strawberries. The greens are edible raw when young or as a potherb. If raw they should be eaten in moderation as they may be toxic in large amounts.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-10
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 100
Grown without Chemicals/Pesticides
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Strawberry blite (Blitum capitatum, Chenopodium capitatum) is an edible annual plant, also known as blite goosefoot, strawberry goosefoot, strawberry spinach, Indian paint, and Indian ink.
It is native to most of North America throughout the United States and Canada, including northern areas. It is considered to be endangered in Ohio. It is also found in parts of Europe and New Zealand.
Fruit are small, pulpy, bright red and edible, resembling strawberries. The greens are edible raw when young or as a potherb. If raw they should be eaten in moderation as they may be toxic in large amounts.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-10
Height: 12", 30cm
Location: Sun
Seeds per packet: 100
Grown without Chemicals/Pesticides
