Tree Spinach

Tree Spinach (Annual)

A striking edible annual with serrated green leaves and a dazzling magenta centre. Towering up to 2–3m, it makes a bold ornamental statement in the garden while offering tender, nutritious leaves for salads, stir-fries, or cooked like traditional spinach.

Planting

• Location: Plant in beds or containers in well-drained soil or compost.

• Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade.

• Spacing: Allow approximately 1m between plants for healthy growth.

Care

• Watering: Keep well watered until established; water during dry spells.

• Maintenance: Self-seeds easily—remove unwanted seedlings if needed.

• Support: Tall plants may benefit from staking in windy areas.

Height & Spread
Up to 2 – 3m × 1m

Harvesting

• Method: Snip young leaves and tender tips using scissors or fingertips.

• Timing: Best harvested in the morning when leaves are most tender.

• Frequency: Regular harvesting encourages new growth; avoid over-harvesting to prevent weakening the plant.

Top Tips

• Culinary Uses: Use young leaves fresh in salads or lightly stir-fried; older leaves can be cooked like spinach.

• Garden Impact: Its height makes it perfect as a natural screen or architectural focal point.

• Propagation: Allow flowers to self-seed for next year’s crop, or collect seeds for controlled planting.