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Strawberry Spinach Seeds

Strawberry Spinach (Blitum capitatum), also known as Strawberry Blite, is a unique edible green grown for both its tender spinach-like leaves and its small red berry-like seed clusters. Despite the name, the fruits do not taste like sweet strawberries. Instead, they have a mild, earthy vegetable flavour and add a bright pop of colour to salads, grain bowls, and fresh garden dishes.

The strawberry spinach plant is a fun choice for gardeners who want something unusual, edible, and ornamental at the same time. It grows quickly in cool weather, produces mild greens for harvesting, and develops eye-catching red clusters that make it stand out from regular leafy vegetables.

For more leafy green options, browse our Lettuce, Spinach & Arugula Seeds collection.

Scientific Profile

Strawberry spinach belongs to the amaranth family, the same broader plant family that includes spinach, quinoa, and lamb’s quarters. Like other leafy greens, it is grown mainly for tender young leaves and performs best in cooler growing conditions. Botanical references such as Plants For A Future describe Blitum capitatum as an edible plant with leaves and fruiting clusters used as food.

How to Grow Strawberry Spinach From Seed

Sow strawberry spinach seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or plant in late summer and fall when temperatures cool. In mild climates, fall sowing can also allow seeds to germinate naturally the following spring.

Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep in well-draining soil enriched with compost. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination, which usually takes 7–14 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin or space plants 6–12 inches apart so each strawberry spinach plant has room to develop healthy leaves and fruiting clusters.

Strawberry spinach grows well in garden beds, edible borders, and small-space gardens. For more compact edible crops, explore our Container Garden Compact Plants collection.

How to Harvest Strawberry Spinach

Harvest young strawberry spinach leaves once they reach a usable size. The tender leaves can be eaten raw in salads or lightly cooked like spinach. Regular harvesting encourages fresh new growth and helps keep the plant productive.

The red berry-like clusters are also edible once fully coloured, but they should be treated more like an ornamental edible accent than a sweet berry crop. Their flavour is mild and earthy rather than sugary, making them best for adding colour and novelty to salads or fresh dishes.

For the best eating quality, harvest leaves while they are young and tender. Older leaves may become tougher as the plant matures and shifts energy toward producing its red clusters.

Strawberry Spinach Growing Stages

Fertilizer for Strawberry Spinach

Strawberry spinach grows best in fertile, well-draining soil with steady moisture. Before planting, mix compost or well-aged organic matter into the top layer of soil to support strong leafy growth.

Because it is grown partly for leaves, strawberry spinach benefits from moderate nitrogen availability, similar to spinach and other leafy greens. Avoid over-fertilizing, especially with strong synthetic fertilizers, as excessive nitrogen can encourage weak growth. For more detail on feeding leafy vegetables naturally, read our Organic Fertilizer Guide.

Best Uses for Strawberry Spinach

Strawberry spinach is both edible and ornamental, making it especially useful for gardeners who want productive plants that also add visual interest.

• Fresh salad greens
• Lightly cooked spinach-style greens
• Colourful edible garnish
• Edible landscaping
• Children’s garden projects
• Unusual salad mixes
• Pollinator-friendly edible beds

It pairs well with other cool-season crops from our Vegetable Seeds collection.

Quick Planting Instructions

• Sow outdoors in early spring when soil can be worked.
• Plant again in late summer or fall for cool-season growth.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep.
• Space plants 6–12 inches apart.
• Grow in full sun to partial shade.
• Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
• Harvest young leaves regularly.
• Use red berry-like clusters as edible colour accents.

FAQs

What is strawberry spinach?

Strawberry spinach is an edible leafy green also known as Strawberry Blite. It produces spinach-like leaves and small red berry-like clusters that are edible but mild and earthy rather than sweet.

Is strawberry spinach the same as regular spinach?

No. Strawberry spinach is not the same species as common spinach. Regular spinach is Spinacia oleracea, while strawberry spinach is Blitum capitatum. Both are edible leafy greens, but strawberry spinach also produces distinctive red clusters.

Can you eat strawberry spinach berries?

Yes, the red berry-like clusters are edible. However, they do not taste like strawberries. They have a mild vegetable flavour and are best used for colour and novelty in salads or fresh dishes.

How tall does a strawberry spinach plant grow?

A strawberry spinach plant typically grows about 12–18 inches tall, depending on soil, moisture, spacing, and growing conditions.

When should I harvest strawberry spinach?

Harvest the young leaves once they are large enough to eat. The red clusters can be harvested once fully coloured. Younger leaves usually have the best texture and flavour.

Does strawberry spinach grow well in containers?

Yes. Strawberry spinach can grow in containers as long as the pot has good drainage, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.

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