Strawberry Spinach
Strawberry Sticks / Strawberry Spinach (Chenopodium foliosum)
A quirky dual‑purpose plant with tender spinach‑like leaves and bright edible berries, perfect for sunny borders and edible gardens
🌿 Strawberry Spinach, also known as Strawberry Sticks, is an unusual edible plant grown for both its tender, spinach‑like leaves and its striking red, berry‑like seed clusters. Native to Europe and Asia, it thrives in sunny, well‑drained spots and grows happily in borders, cottage gardens, and edible beds. The young leaves add a mild, fresh flavour to salads and cooked dishes, while the bright red fruits provide a charming ornamental touch and a lightly sweet, earthy taste. Easy to grow, self‑seeding, and visually delightful, Strawberry Spinach is a rewarding choice for gardeners looking to add something both beautiful and edible to their plot.
🌿 Leaves
The leaves have a mild, spinach‑like flavour.
• Lovely in salads when young
• Can be lightly cooked like spinach or chard
• Good in omelettes, soups, and sautés
• Best harvested early for tenderness
Leaf flavour: mild, green, slightly earthy
🍓 Fruits
The bright red fruits are edible with a lightly sweet, earthy flavour.
• Attractive in salads
• Pretty as a garnish
• Can be added to smoothies or fruit bowls
• More ornamental than intensely flavoured
Fruit flavour: mild, lightly sweet, earthy
